Johnston Community College Announces Spring 2023 Semester President’s, Dean’s Lists

JCC recognizes students for their academic achievements President’s List The following students have been named to the Spring 2023 semester President’s List at Johnston Community College. To be on the President’s List, a student must have a minimum of nine…
Social Security Matters – How Will Working Affect My First Year’s 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 retired from working in January of this year and have since claimed Social Security.…
JoCo TEACH Awards Inaugural Scholarship To Smithfield-Selma High Senior

Carter Clever, a senior at Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) and a 2023 Johnston Community College graduate was awarded one of the first Johnston County Teaching Educators And Coming Home (JoCo TEACH) program scholarships. Clever received $30,000 to attend the college…
CCCC Announces President’s List

The following students have been named to the Central Carolina Community College President’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. Students named to the President’s List received all A’s in all classes, were registered for at least 12 semester hours, and…
New Therapy Treats Symptoms Caused By Enlarged Prostate

SMITHFIELD – UNC Health Johnston is offering an innovative therapy to treat lower urinary tract symptoms due to an enlarged prostate. The hospital in Smithfield is the first east of Raleigh to invest in Aquablation therapy performed by the AquaBeam…
Cooper Academy Students And Staff Provide Input On Design Options

CLAYTON – Cooper Academy students and staff were recently given an opportunity to voice their opinions on upcoming renovation projects at the school. The funds for the renovation are provided through the 2022 Bond Referendum, approved by voters back in…
North Johnston High Graduate Receives Sam Narron Award

North Johnston High class of 2023 graduate Carter Aycock was awarded the prestigious Sam Narron Baseball Award on Tuesday, May 30. The award celebrates a Johnston County high school senior baseball player who demonstrated a love for the game through…
School Board Approves Personnel Changes

During a special called meeting May 30, the Johnston County Board of Education unanimously approved the following personnel changes, at the request of Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy: Assistant Principals – Two-Year Contract (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025) Andrea Andino…
You Decide: What Determines The Dollar’s Worth?

By Mike Walden I often receive comments from readers about my columns. Some agree with my comments, while others disagree. I value both, but some readers suggest a topic for a future column. Today’s column is based on one of…
Social Security Matters – What If I Delay But Die Before Claiming Social Security?

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: Hypothetically, if I plan to sign up for Social Security at 70 and pass away…








