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West Johnston High’s Samantha Lam Named Media Specialist Of The Year
BENSON – Samantha Lam was recently named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2023 Media Specialist of the Year. Nominated by her colleagues at West Johnston High for the award, Lam received a resounding seven nods from her peers. Clearly, she…
Woodall Family Donates Benches For Benson Town Hall
BENSON – If you find yourself resting in front of Benson’s Town Hall near the entrance of the WJ Barefoot Auditorium, you might not notice, but the bench you’re sitting on is no ordinary seat. Some years back, when the…
Partnership For Children Brings Back Fundraiser Auction On October 6th
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Partnership for Children’s Bi-Annual Fundraiser, Raise the Booty, is set to return to the Country Club of Johnston County on Friday, October 6th. The pirate-themed event includes silent and live auctions plus several games guests can play…
Johnston County Appointments – June 2023
Johnston County Commissioners approved the following appointments at their June 2023 meeting: Child Fatality Prevention Team – Kristi Nelson – reappointed; Karen Mills and Mary Heilig – appointed (3 year terms) Johnston Community College Board of Trustees – Henry “Hank” W. Daniels…
Wayne County Public Library Awarded Federal Grant
Wayne County Public library has been awarded a $50,000 LSTA EZ Grant to be used for the Learning Studio Project. This grant is made possible by funding from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions…
Brian Jones Selected As JCPS 2023 Administrative Auxiliary Services Employee Of The Year
SMITHFIELD – Director of Enrollment and Information Systems, Brian A. Jones was selected as Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2023 Administrative Auxiliary Services Employee of the Year. Receiving multiple nominations from his colleagues, Jones’ positive attitude was a recurring theme…
WCC Announces Spring 2023 President’s & Dean’s Lists
Wayne Community College has honored 270 students for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2023 semester. The college recognizes the students named below as having earned a place on its President’s or Dean’s lists. They are listed by the city…
Wayne County Public Library Awarded Federal Grant
Wayne County Public library has been awarded a $44,902.00 LSTA EZ Grant to be used for the Creative Aging Program. This grant is made possible by funding from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions…
Social Security Matters – Working Widow Seeks To Maximize Social Security Benefits
Social Security Matters by Rusty Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I was widowed years ago and, when I approached age 60, I looked into Social…
Holly Rector To Lead UMO Choral Program
MOUNT OLIVE – Holly Rector has been appointed as an Assistant Music Professor within the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Mount Olive. She will replace outgoing faculty member Saeger who has successfully led the University’s Choral…
