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Family Of 7 Splits $777,769 Jackpot
The family that plays together wins together. Seven lucky members of the Knudsen family can vouch for that. Together they won a $777,769 Carolina Cash 5 jackpot. The family of seven purchased the lucky $1 Quick Pick ticket for the…
Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum Announces Summer Programs
The Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum is proud to announce its summer programs. “This summer we are going to offer a wide range of activities, events and programs for families, groups, students and history lovers”, states Eric Jackson, Education…
3A Track State Champion
The Johnston County Board of Education recognized West Johnston High student Hayley Whoolery for winning the 3A State Championship in the 1600 meter run on May 17. Whoolery ran the 1600 meter run in 5 minutes, 2 seconds. She also…
270 Graduate From CCCC’s Continuing Education Medical Programs
SANFORD — Approximately 270 people are the most recent graduates of the Central Carolina Community College’s Continuing Education Medical Programs, which held its graduation on June 13th at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center. The certificate areas include…
Social Security Matters – Confused about Working, Medicare and Spouse Benefits
by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Confused about Working, Medicare and Spouse Benefits Dear Rusty: I will reach my full retirement age (FRA) in September of 2020 at age 66. My…
Gunmen Rob Smithfield Business
Smithfield Police are searching for three suspects wanted in connection with the armed robbery of a West Smithfield convenience store. The robbery was reported at 10:53pm Wednesday, just minutes before the Star Market at 836 West Market Street was about…
School Board Chairman And Board Member Disagree On Transparency Of Clayton High Investigation
The chairman of the Johnston County School Board says he does not appreciate a JoCoReport.com article pertaining to an investigation underway at Clayton High School. Mike Wooten says the article questions the integrity of the school board. On Thursday, JoCoReport reported that…
Highway 42 East Reopens To Traffic
A section of Highway 42 in Johnston County was closed for about 12 hours due to a sinkhole. Construction work has been underway for months on widening Highway 42 east of Clayton from two to four lanes between Glen Laurel…
84,000 Gallon Sewage Spill Reported In Smithfield
Johnston County Public Utilities has confirmed 84,000 gallons of sewage spilled overnight on Highway 210 near Highway 70 in West Smithfield. The Central Johnston County wastewater collection system had a discharge of untreated wastewater from a force main in the…
Over 100 Children Participate In World’s Largest Swim Lesson
The Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center partnered with Alligator Steps, the Local Government Federal Credit Union and SafeKids Johnston County for the World’s Largest Swim Lesson on Thursday. Over 100 children ages 3 to 10 participated in the swim lesson hosted…
