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Harnett Sheriff Denied Gift Cards At Walmart Due To Risk Of ‘Scammers’
Sheriff Plans To Take ‘Shop With The Sheriff’ Elsewhere Each year, Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats takes anywhere from 18 to 21 children, who might not otherwise receive much at Christmas, on a $300 shopping spree called Shop with the…
Over 380 Graduate From CCCC’s Medical Programs
More than 380 people are the most recent graduates of the Central Carolina Community College’s Medical Programs, which held its graduation on Dec. 12 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center. The certificate areas include Cardiovascular Monitor Technician,…
Kenon Crumble Enters School Board Race
Tuesday afternoon, Kenon Crumble of Clayton officially filed for a seat on the Johnston County Board of Education. Crumble said he decided to enter the school board race after seeing how Johnston County Schools mishandled a recent investigation at Clayton High…
New Grantham Elementary Principal Named
This week, the Wayne County Board of Education named Grantham Elementary assistant principal Bill Joyner the new principal for the school. He will replace Nicole Barrett, who was recently announced as the new principal for Brogden Primary beginning January 1.…
CCCC, FSU Partner On $10K Pathway Degree
Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) and Fayetteville State University (FSU) have signed an agreement that permits CCCC Associate Degree graduates to complete an online Bachelor’s Degree at FSU at a total cost of no more than $10,000 in out-of-pocket expenses,…
Propane Safety Paramount As Cold Weather Approaches
Winter weather is fast approaching, and that means paying special attention to keeping your home heated. Many people across North Carolina rely on propane to stay warm, but there are some general safety tips you should observe to say safe.…
Business Break-In, Suspicious Fire Under Investigation
Smithfield Police are investigating a break-in and suspicious fire at a local business. The burglary was discovered Monday morning at Coor Farm Supply at 3 Malta Street off E. Market Street. Police said sometime between Friday night and early Monday someone…
Construction Worker Wins $200,000 Prize On Friday The 13th
Christopher Bullock of Lucama turned what’s known as an unlucky day into a lucky one when he won a $200,000 lottery prize on Friday the 13th. “I really am lucky,” Bullock said. “It feels amazing to win any day, let…
Dr. Twyla Wells Is JCC’s New VP Of Advancement And Community Relations
Wells says she’s excited about the opportunity to improve student success Dr. Twyla Casey Wells is the new vice president of advancement and community relations at Johnston Community College. In her new role, Wells serves as the college’s chief advancement…
Citizen Of Mexico Sentenced For Unlawfully Voting In 2016 General Election
A 28 year-old woman residing in Johnston County has been sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to illegal voting by an alien. Monday afternoon, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announces…
