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Troop 29 Eagle Scout Chadwick James Linton Jr.
On Sunday, November 24th an Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held at Trinity Church of God of Prophecy in Kenly for Eagle Scout Chadwick James Linton Jr. of Boy Scout Troop 29 of Kenly. Chadwick started Scouting as a…
Social Security Matters – Can I Increase My Benefit by Withdrawing from Social Security?
by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Can I Increase My Benefit by Withdrawing from Social Security? Dear Rusty: I’m 67 and have been collecting Social Security for a couple of years…
Nov. 2019 County Commissioner Road Additions
Johnston County Commissioners approved a request by the NC Department of Transportation to add the following streets to the State Maintained System in Johnston County: Sedge Wren Court and Springhill Lane in the Saul’s Farm Subdivision in Cleveland Township
Corruption And Incompetency Are Partly To Blame For Budget Shortfall, School Board Member Says
Op-Ed by Ronald Johnson, Johnston County School Board Johnston County Public Schools has been in the news a lot recently due to a mismanagement of money and personnel issues. Unfortunately, the problems go beyond a lack of competence and integrity.…
Seasonal Work While Getting Social Security
By Brenda Brown Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Fayetteville, NC Many people pick up side jobs when the holiday shopping season comes around. It’s a good way for you to make some extra income during the busy season or…
Nov. 2019 County Board Appointments
Johnston County Commissioners unanimously approved the following board appointments during their November 2019 meeting: Nursing Home / Adult Care Home Community Advisory Board – Nancy Washington of Clayton Moccasin Creek Service District – Jeff Holt of Pine Level O’Neals Fire…
Nov. 2019 Town of Smithfield Appointments
The Smithfield Town Council made the following appointments at their November 2019 meeting: Doris L Wallace – Smithfield Planning Board In-Town member – (first term) 3 Year Term Julia W. Narron – Smithfield Appearance Commission – (first term) 3 Year Term
How Do You Cook A Turkey? We Asked Local Elementary School Students
With the assistance of Johnston County Public Schools, JoCoReport recently asked kindergarten and first grade students how they would prepare a turkey for their family on Thanksgiving. Here are their responses: “You have to take it home and do not let…
Food Safety During Thanksgiving
By: Cassidy Hall Johnston & Wilson County Cooperative Extension Area Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences I realize the term “food safety” may not excite many people, but what if I told you “food safety” could be the difference between life and…
Garner Cancels Christmas Parade
The Town of Garner has decided to cancel the 2019 Garner Christmas Parade, which was scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, due to concern that the event could be targeted for disruption. According to a press release, the Town said they…
