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Social Security Matters – About “Survivor” Benefits vs. “Spousal” Benefits
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 will be 70 in August and will file my application for benefits in May.…
UMO Celebrates 20 Years Of Ag Growth
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with a banquet and awards ceremony. During the event, agriculture students shared information on curriculum advancement, instructional development, internships, student organizations,…
WCPS Celebrates Excellence In Education Through District Awards
WAYNE COUNTY – This week, Wayne County Public Schools held a Celebration of Excellence at Lane Tree Conference Center to present its top staff awards. Eastern Wayne High Allied Health Sciences Teacher, Amy Smith, was recognized as this year’s WCPS…
JCI Employees Win Awards
Just in time for Mental Health Awareness Month, JCI is proud to congratulate two deserving team members. Nevaro Pitt, IPS Employment Specialist of the Year, and Tyler McCarthy, IPS Program Assistant of the Year. Tyler and Nevaro were selected from IPS…
Tuition Assistance Program At JCC Expands For 2023-24 Year
2023 high school graduates to receive up to four semesters of tuition assistance through JoCo Commissioners Promise Program SMITHFIELD – The JoCo Commissioners Promise Program at Johnston Community College (JCC) is expanding to include tuition assistance for up to two academic…
NCDOT Encourages Prioritizing Drone Safety
RALEIGH – National Drone Safety Day was held last week. The N.C. Department of Transportation wants to remind drone operators that there is only one right way to fly a drone: Safely. Without proper training and adherence to safe flying guidelines,…
Eggs Up Grill Opens In Clayton
Popular breakfast, brunch and lunch spot located in Clayton Town Center CLAYTON – Eggs Up Grill, a rapidly growing breakfast, brunch and lunch concept, is now serving the most important meal of the day in Clayton. Located at 12965 U.S. 70…
Smithfield Water Plant Expansion Ribbon Cutting May 4th
The Town of Smithfield Public Utilities Department will hold its Water Plant Expansion ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 4th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.. The expansion, produced at a cost of $17.6 million, increases the facility’s capacity by 34%…
Board of Elections Announces Voter ID In 2023 Municipal Elections
By Alex Baltzegar Carolina Journal On Friday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections announced that voters will be required to show valid identification in order to vote in the 2023 municipal elections. The North Carolina Supreme Court released its groundbreaking…
Cooper Picks Capitol Police Chief Chip Hawley As New SBI Director
By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed state Capitol Police Chief R.E. “Chip” Hawley to serve as the director of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Hawley will fill the vacancy left when Director Robert Schurmeier’s…
