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Clayton High Student Wins Prestigious Sam Narron Baseball Award
Clayton High student Trey Deutsch was awarded the Sam Narron Baseball Award at a special ceremony on Thursday, May 23rd. The award celebrates a Johnston County high school senior baseball player who has demonstrated a love for the game through…
CTE Health Science Education Student Winner
Gianna Pettit, a CTE Health Science Education student, was recognized at the May meeting of the Johnston County Board of Education. Pettit presented an award-winning submission in this year’s Fight the Bite poster contest sponsored by the NC Department of…
JCC Dedicates Fire Tower Training Facility
Towers will serve as a regional fire training resource Johnston Community College celebrated the opening of a new fire tower training facility during a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday. Named in honor of longtime college supporters Donnie E. and…
New Barn To Change Ag Education At Cleveland High
Students at Cleveland High now have access to more hands on learning experiences in their agriculture education classes thanks to a generous donation made by community member Durwood Stephenson. Stephenson, the Founder and President of M. Durwood Stephenson and Associates,…
Food Safety And Preparedness During Hurricane Season
By Cassidy Hobbs Hall Area Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences Johnston County Cooperative Extension Hurricane season begins just around the corner on June 1st and continues through November 30th. It is best to prepare early rather than waiting until the…
Social Security Matters – Worker Received Overpayment Notice from Social Security
by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Dear Rusty: I have a problem with Social Security. They told me if I went over the annual earned income limit they would withhold $1 for…
Town of Clayton Budget Includes An 18 Percent Property Tax Increase
Former councilman speaks against large tax increases Water and sewer fees up 15.8% $18 million Parks & Rec Bond being considered in November 2019 A public hearing was held Monday night on the Town of Clayton’s proposed new 2019-2020 fiscal…
Register Of Deeds Warns Of Deed Notice Scam
Craig Olive, Johnston County Register of Deeds, has issued a warning to citizens to be cautious of any mail or notifications received from a California company. Property Profile, Inc. of Glendora, CA has been mailing notices with the title “Recorded…
Benson Baptist Church Choir Invited to Perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City
Distinguished Concerts International New York City (DCINY) announced that Todd Johnson and the Benson Baptist Church Choir have been invited to participate in the New York Premiere performance of Joseph Martin’s and Heather Sorenson’s Christmas Dreams on the DCINY Concert…
Jason Beyer Promoted To Lieutenant
Smithfield police officer Jason Beyer has been promoted. Beyer, who had been a Sergeant since 2013, was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant during an Oath of Office ceremony on May 7th before the Smithfield Town Council. Mayor Andy Moore administered…
