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Deron Donald Named SSS High Head Football Coach
Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) has named Deron Donald as the new Head Football Coach of the Spartans. Mr. Donald is originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Most recently he served as the E.E. Smith Golden Bulls Head Coach from 2016-2019 in…
Annual SSS Craft And Vendor Fair February 8th
On Saturday, February 8, 2020, Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) will be holding its annual Cupid’s Craft and Vendor Fair. This event will be held in the SSS Gymnasium from 10 am until 3 pm, and public admission is free. Shoppers will…
Free Tax Assistance Available At Harnett County Public Library
Lillington – Harnett County residents can get their tax returns prepared free starting Wednesday, February 5th at the Harnett County Public Library, 601 S. Main Street, Lillington. This assistance will be available every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.…
Search Warrants: Text Messages About Drug Deal Made Prior To Selma Homicide
Newly released search warrants have revealed additional information about the shooting death of a Smithfield teenager in the Selma city limits. JoCoReport has obtained copies of three search warrants issued following the January 4th, 2020 shooting death of 19 year-old Malik…
North Carolinians Can Nominate A School Hero For A $10,000 award
Nominations open to celebrate those who help students achieve their dreams For the second year, a program is underway to shine a spotlight on our NC School Heroes – those who help our students achieve their dreams – with awards of…
KS Bank Announces Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Results
Smithfield— KS Bancorp, Inc., parent company of KS Bank, Inc. has announced unaudited results for the fourth quarter of 2019. The Company reported net income of $939,000, or $0.85 per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2019,…
15 Teachers And Counselors Earn Or Renew National Board Certification
Wayne County Public Schools has announced that 15 teachers and counselors have earned a National Board Certification for the first time or renewed their National Board Certification. National Board Certification is granted by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards,…
Wayne County Brothers Sentenced For Robbery Of CVS In Wilmington
Two men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms by a federal judge in Raleigh. Chief United States District Judge Terrence W. Boyle sentenced brothers Justin Whitaker, 27, and Sterling Whitaker, 22, of Goldsboro. Justin Whitaker received a sentence of 147…
Ask Rusty – About Warnings To Make Sure I “File Properly”
Social Security Matters by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – About Warnings To Make Sure I “File Properly” Dear Rusty: I am currently 63 years old and planning to delay retirement until…
Red Cross Installs 955 Free Smoke Alarms
The American Red Cross and community partners recently installed more than 955 free smoke alarms during Sound the Alarm home fire safety events from January 18 – 22 in Johnston, Robeson, Vance, Wayne, and Wilson Counties. “We are grateful for everyone’s support of the event, which helped…
