Social Security Matters – Will My Husband’s Income Affect My Benefits?

by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Will My Husband’s Income Affect My Benefits? Dear Rusty: Since it looks like a good option for me to retire at 62 and my husband…
Selma Unveils Design Of New Historical Markers

By: Scott Bolejack The Town of Selma has markers that denote its three historic districts. Soon, the town will help residents hang signs on their historic homes. The Town Council signed off on the design of markers that Selma will…
4-Way Stop Intersection The Scene Of Another Crash

In March 2019, the NC Department of Transportation converted the intersection of Highway 42 East and Highway 96 North of Selma into a four-way stop. According to a 2018 study by JoCoReport.com, Highway 42 and 96 was the 28th most dangerous…
Town Converts Intersection From 4-Way Stop To 2-Way Stop

The Town of Smithfield has taken action after a number of West Smithfield residents asked that an intersection with four-way stop signs be converted to a two-way stop. The intersection is Old Farm Road at Evergreen Lane. Police Chief Keith Powell…
CCCC Ranked First In Niche’s 2020 Best Community Colleges In N.C. Rankings

Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) has been ranked first in the Niche 2020 Best Community Colleges in North Carolina rankings. There are 58 public community colleges in the North Carolina Community College System. Unlike traditional college rankings, which rely almost…
They Call Him ‘Lucky’

Emaciated, abandoned horse on the mend for a new home There’s a horse now sitting in quarantine you can call lucky in more ways than one. Lucky the horse was discovered abandoned recently in an overgrown pasture near Greensboro. Thanks…
Local Ford Dealership Under New Ownership

A Dunn staple is changing hands. Crossroads Automotive Group recently purchased Dunn-Benson Ford, marking the first time in decades that a member of the Lamm family will not be overseeing the local dealership. Terms of the sale were not disclosed,…
JCI Wins Awards

The North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (NCARF) held its annual conference and awards luncheon in Cary on Thursday, September 12th. Each year, nominations from all member programs across the state are submitted in several categories. These categories range from…
Legion Post 71 Members Donate School Supplies

American Legion Post 71 in Clayton recently responded to Governor Cooper’s Annual School Supply Drive. Post 71 members donated over $200 worth of supplies to children in area schools.
Troopers Cite Driver Following Highway 210 Crash

The driver of a BMW sport utility vehicle was cited for failure to reduce speed following a two vehicle accident September 12th at 3:55pm. The accident happened on Highway 210 about 6 miles west of Smithfield. Troopers said a 2020…








