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North Johnston Thunder 12U Wins Top Gun Tournament
The North Johnston Thunder 12U team based in Kenly won their first tournament bracket at the Top Gun tournament in Rocky Mount. The tournament was held September 7-8. By winning, the North Johnston Thunder team earned a free trip to…
Social Security Matters – When Will My Earnings Not Hurt My Social Security Benefits?
by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – When Will My Earnings Not Hurt My Social Security Benefits? Dear Rusty: I will turn 66 in June of next year. I do not plan…
Firefighters Surprise 3 Year-Old For Birthday
A local three year-old who loves fire trucks got a big surprise when members of the Smithfield Fire Department showed up to help make his birthday complete. Nash Coward loves first responders, especially firefighters. His mother, Brittany Massengill, is enrolled at…
Duke Energy CEO Highlights Johnston County’s Second Annual Consultant/Broker Fly-In
Aerial Helicopter Tours Show Influencers Local Economic Assets Lynn J. Good, chairman, president and CEO of Duke Energy Corp., was the keynote speaker at a broker/consultant “fly-in” held at Johnston Regional Airport in Smithfield on Tuesday afternoon. The crowd of over…
Scouts Honor First Responders On 9/11
On Wednesday, September 11th the scouts of the Clayton Civitan Club hosted the 4th annual first responders appreciation dinner. Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 24, Boy Scout Troop 24 and Venture Crew 24 invited the local first responders for a…
Towns of Smithfield and Selma Issue Proclamation Recognizing 50 Years of SSS
Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore and Selma Mayor Cheryl Oliver have issued a proclamation recognizing Smithfield-Selma High School for 50 years of outstanding service to the community. The mayors also are encouraging all students, past and present, and citizens to participate in the…
Major Overhaul Awaits I-95 Between Dunn And Fayetteville
Federal Grant Allows NC DOT to Award $404 million contract The N.C. Department of Transportation will start construction later this year on widening and upgrading one of the oldest sections of Interstate 95, thanks to a federal grant. The department…
6th Grader Accused Of Threatening To Kill Teacher, Shoot Up School
A sixth grade student is facing charges in juvenile court after he allegedly made threats against his teacher and school. JoCoReport has learned the incident was reported earlier this month at Meadow School. An 11 year-old student was reportedly upset he…
Illegal Alien Indicted On Reentry Charge
A federal grand jury in Raleigh has returned an indictment against Miguel Salgado-Naranjo, 62, of Mexico for illegal reentry of a deported alien. The announcement was made by Robert J. Higdon, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of…
Clayton American Legion Hosts Hot Dog Banquet
The Leonard Moore American Legion Post 71 in Clayton recently held a hot dog banquet for its first Girls’ Softball team and their families. American Legion Post 71 has sponsored Junior and Senior boys’ baseball teams for five years. This…
