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Social Security Matters – Will Social Security Go Bust?
by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Will Social Security Go Bust? Dear Rusty: I’m always hearing rumors of Social Security imploding – of people my age getting benefits but not the…
Deputies Need Help Identifying Burglars Who Damaged 169 Year-Old Historic Home
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has released security camera images of several young burglary suspects wanted for a break-in at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site at 5466 Harper House Road in the Bentonville community south of Four Oaks. It…
Driver Injured When Car Overturned
One person was injured when a car overturned on Highway 39 North of Selma near Old Beulah Road. The injured motorist was transported to Johnston Health for treatment of minor injuries. The accident was reported at 7:00PM Wednesday. Trooper Z. Price…
Evolution Track And Field Participates In Regional Championship
A locally based track and field organization recently participated in the AAU Junior Olympic Track and Field Regional Championship held in Charlotte. Evolution Track Club was founded in 2010 by President Rhea Yates. Rhea had a vision of promoting the…
County To Auction Surplus Vehicles
Over 25 surplus county vehicles will be sold to the highest bidder next month. County Commissioners have agreed to hold a surplus property sale on Saturday, August 10th at 10:00AM at the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Fleet Services Building at 60 Shelter Way…
ABC Board Surplus Distribution
The Johnston County Board of Alcohol Control has declared $200,000 surplus. By law, the funds will be distributed to the County of Johnston and incorporated towns. In accordance with state legislation, Johnston County will receive 75 percent of the surplus,…
Look Out For The Spotted Lanternfly This Summer
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Plant Industry Division is asking travelers to several northeastern states to take precautions against the spread of the highly destructive Spotted Lanternfly this summer. “If your summer travel plans…
Adriane Stone Takes Oath As Smithfield Police Officer
A former state trooper and school resource officer has been hired by the Smithfield Police Department. Adriane Stone received her Oath from Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore last week. Stone, whose father served in the US Army, was born in Germany and…
Willow Spring Student Completes Future Agricultural Leaders Program
Tonea Williams of Willow Spring, a rising senior at West Johnson High School, attended the N.C. Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL) Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The weeklong summer program assists exceptional high…
Johnston Airport Awarded $234,000 Grant
In its July meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved state and federal grants for various infrastructure improvement projects at 12 North Carolina airports, including the Johnston Regional Airport near Smithfield. Nearly $7 million in state and federal funding has…
