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WCC Receives Corvette Engines
Wayne Community College has received new Corvette engines to use as student training aides. General Motors donated the two LT6 engines to the college’s GM Automotive Service Education Program. Students will begin working with them this summer. “This kind of…
JCPS Names Facilities And Construction Employee Of The Year
SMITHFIELD – Alex Gundler, Coordinator of Custodial Services, was named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) Facilities and Construction Employee of the Year. Gundler was nominated for the annual award by Brooks Moore, Chief of Facilities and Construction. In his nomination…
You Decide: Where Is The Economy Today?
By Mike Walden A year ago, a large percentage of economists were predicting that by now, the economy either would be in a recession or clearly headed for a recession. I was among them. But if the path to a…
Social Security Matters – Will Work Earnings Affect My Social Security At Age 80?
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 am 80 years old, and I receive monthly Social Security benefits, but I’m thinking…
Flags For Heroes: Clayton Operations Center Honors Memory Of Late Friend
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton Operations Center has sponsored a Flags for Heroes flag in honor of the late Donnie Sherrill Baker, who passed away from complications due to COVID-19 in 2021. Baker worked for the Town of Clayton…
Smithfield Selma High 4th Quarter 2022-2023 – Principal’s List & Honor Roll
12th Principal’s ListAllhane Alexa Wage AgnasNatalie Sky AgramonteHasso Toma Kimo AlanaValeria Antonio OlguinBritney Sarai Arana AlbertoDayana Arellano RojasTaylor Nicole AtkinsonJames David AtkissonCipriano Jr Bahena-AlvarezAutumn Ciara BakerMelanie Michelle BarojasMatthew Alfredo Barreiro PortillaJaneice Cashmere BartonTyler James Youngblood BodrickLillian Grace BookerAshten Monae BrownChristopher…
Four Oaks Seed Farm Keeps Things Buzzing At UMO
MOUNT OLIVE – For centuries, humans have harnessed the power of bees for their honey, as well as for pollinating crops and commodities. In recent years, however, bee populations have experienced a decline due to a variety of causes. Great efforts have…
Johnston Community College Excels In Statewide Performance Measures
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College (JCC) exceeded statewide excellence standards in two categories which measure student success across North Carolina’s community colleges annually. JCC ranked second among the 58 colleges in both First-Year Progression and in Transfer Performance. These areas demonstrate…
Donna Talton Named Paraeducator Of The Year
PINE LEVEL – Pine Level Elementary Paraprofessional Donna Talton was named the Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2023 Paraeducator of the Year. Talton has been a paraeducator with JCPS for 11 years. She started out at Micro Elementary, then transferred…
Hospital Volunteers Award Scholarships
UNC Health Johnston’s hospital volunteers have awarded scholarships of $1,000 apiece to 11 students headed into health care careers. A scholarship committee handed out the checks and certificates during a ceremony Saturday at Johnston Medical Mall. The volunteers raised the…
