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BBB Warns Consumers Of Smart TV Scams
RALEIGH – Scammers can target victims through any device connected to the internet, and your TV is no exception. BBB Scam Tracker has seen an influx of reports about scammers catching people off guard with pop-ups on their smart TVs. BBB Serving Eastern Carolinas (BBB) wants…
Smith Family Expanding Bigtime Cattle Operation In Small Town Turkey, NC
TURKEY, NC – Several hundred head of genetically pure, authentic Japanese Wagyu cows and bulls are forging on tender blades of Bermuda grass still damp from the late spring frost. Ranch hands are busily checking fences, feeding animals, and cutting…
Derby Day Raises More Than $175,000
CLAYTON – Johnston Health Foundation raised more than $175,500 during its UNC Health Johnston Derby Day on May 6 at Portofino Equestrian Center in Clayton. More than 800 people attended the event, which included live horse races and a Derby…
COVID-19 Vaccines Available By Appointment At Johnston County Public Health Department
SMITHFIELD – COVID-19 vaccines will be available by appointment only at the Johnston County Public Health Department beginning Monday, May 22. COVID-19 vaccines will continue to be made free for the public regardless of health insurance or immigration status while…
WCC Graduation Ceremonies Held
GOLDSBORO – Eighty-five adult high school (AHS) and high school equivalency students graduated from Wayne Community College on May 11th, while approximately 400 students walked in Wayne Community College’s curriculum graduation ceremonies on May 12th. Danielle Johnston, Adult High School…
UMO Alumni Plan Trip To Iceland
MOUNT OLIVE – For nearly a decade, the University of Mount Olive Alumni Association has offered a travel program for alumni and friends of the University. Alumni Board member Jennifer Carter, from the classes of 2009 and 2015, went on…
Social Security Matters – I’m Concerned About Social Security Solvency
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 at age 58. My husband and I worked 40 years of employment each.…
Eagle Scout Ceremony Held For Ryan Klimp
CLAYTON – On Saturday, April 29th, an Eagle Scout Ceremony was held for Eagle Scout Ryan Klimp from Boy Scout Troop 33 of Oakland Presbyterian Church of Clayton. Ryan, the son of Scott and Gina Klimp, was presented with an…
Wayne County Public Schools Names New Superintendent
GOLDSBORO – On Monday, the Wayne County Board of Education unanimously approved the selection of Dr. Marcus (Marc) A. Whichard as the district’s new superintendent. Dr. Whichard was elected to a four-year term under a contract beginning July 1, 2023. “We…
Benson Chamber CEO Receives Award
KITTY HAWK – The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) recognized its 2023 Service Award recipients during their Staff Leadership Development Conference held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk, NC. The Service Awards recognize those members…
