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Archer Lodge Recognizes Girl Scouts
The Archer Lodge Town Council and Mayor Matt Mulhollem recognized the Girl Scouts organization during their regularly scheduled monthly meeting held on March 4th. The Town approved a Proclamation naming the week of March 10th – 16th as Girl Scout…
County, Town To Share Costs Of Library Repairs
The County of Johnston and the Town of Smithfield will pay a portion of the cost to make repairs to the Public Library of Smithfield and Johnston County on Market Street. A total of $103,000 in repairs are needed. The agencies…
Garner Police, YMCA To Hold ‘Community Conversations’ March 11th
The Garner Police Department and Poole Family YMCA would like to invite you to join them for one of two community conversations on Monday, March 11th. The conversations will happen 9 a.m.-10 a.m. and 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Poole Family YMCA at 2110…
Eagle Scout Jason Morgan Recognized
An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held at Hephzibah Baptist Church on February 24th for Eagle Scout Jason Alan Morgan from Boy Scout Troop 23 of Princeton. Jason is currently the Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 23 and he…
Social Security Matters – Widower Seeking Answers About Social Security
by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Widower Seeking Answers About Social Security Dear Rusty: I have two questions. My wife passed away in May of 2015, and I never received any…
Women’s Society Honors Philanthropy Of Linda Lassiter
JCC Foundation awards the society’s inaugural scholarship to a Selma Middle eighth grader. Johnston Community College Foundation celebrated the life and philanthropy of the late Linda Vann Lassiter Thursday at the inaugural luncheon and women’s event named in her memory.…
Inmate Found Dead In Franklin County Jail
A 32 year-old male inmate was found dead Thursday in the Franklin County Jail. Detention officers were conducting a check on inmates at 5:30am when they discovered one inmate deceased. There was no signs of foul play or suspicious activity. “The…
School System Celebrates National School Social Work Week
Johnston County Public Schools is celebrating National School Social Work Week from March 4-8 by showcasing the role school social workers play in the lives of students. JCPS school social workers are joining thousands nationwide participating in the week, themed…
Judge Sentences Mother To Prison For Role In Death Of 4 Year-Old Daughter
A 35 year-old woman will spend at least 18 months in prison for the death of her 4 year-old daughter in Johnston County nearly 9 years ago. In July 2010, Helen Reyes left her daughter, Teghan Skiba, with her boyfriend…
Smithfield Police Solve Multi-State Crime Ring
Smithfield Police announced today (Thursday) they have solved a multi-state crime ring where dozens, potentially hundreds of victims, have lost tens of thousands of dollars. In February, Smithfield Police and the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office released surveillance photos of three…
