Clayton To Unveil Draft Plan For I-42 Front Door

CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton invites the community and stakeholders to attend and share their input at the unveiling of the Gateway 42 draft plan. The Gateway 42 draft plan is a product of the Gateway 42 campaign that…
It’s Electric: WCC Adds Vehicle, Charging Stations

GOLDSBORO – Wayne Community College has added an electric vehicle (EV) to its automotive training program and is installing EV chargers. The new all-electric Nissan LEAF will give students in the WCC Automotive Systems Technology program and first responders who…
KS Bank Announces Leadership Transitions

SMITHFIELD – KS Bancorp’s Board of Directors announced leadership transitions effective May 19, 2023. The Board of Directors has appointed Earl W. Worley, Jr., President and CEO of KS Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of KS Bank, Inc. Mr. Worley…
SSS Students Awarded First JoCo TEACH Scholarships

SMITHFIELD – Smithfield-Selma High seniors Carter Clever and Lilly Johnson each received Johnston County Public Schools’ first JoCo TEACH scholarship at a special check presentation at the school on May 22. The Johnston County Board of Education voted unanimously to…
Cleveland Arts Performance Ensembles Hit All The Right Notes In Competition

All groups finish as Finalists in the 2023 Winter Season By: Melinda Storicks Cleveland High School Cleveland High School located in Clayton, NC may not be recognizable to everyone for music accolades however CAPE made their presence known recently in…
WCC Breaks Ground On New Industrial Tech And Engineering Building

GOLDSBORO – Wayne Community College held a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest building on Tuesday, May 23. The Center for Industrial Technology and Engineering (CITE) will be the future home of the college’s HVAC, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Systems,…
Social Security Matters – I’m Approaching 65 – Should I Claim 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: I am fast approaching 65 (in August) and plan to continue working full time. I…
Two JCC Students Named Goodnight Scholars

JCC students to be in Class of 2026 Goodnight Scholars Transfer Program at North Carolina State University SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College (JCC) has announced two of its students are among those chosen to be in NC State’s Goodnight Scholars Transfer…
Clayton Improves Efficiency And Reduces Costs With Heavy Truck Lift

CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton recently invested in a new heavy truck lift that has resulted in significant productivity and efficiency gains, as well as substantial financial savings. The new lift columns have allowed the Fleet Services team to…
NC DEQ Secretary Biser Visits Town Of Selma

SELMA – In recognition of National Infrastructure Week, Secretary Elizabeth Biser of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality paid a visit to the Town of Selma. Selma Mayor Byron James McAllister and members of Town Council welcomed Secretary Biser…








