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George Dail Did Good Because Doing Good Was The Right Thing To Do
The man with a “heart of gold” left $1.6 million estate gift for UMO By Rhonda JessupUMO Director of Public Relations The University of Mount Olive has received an estate gift totaling over $1.6 million for endowed scholarships. The gift…
JoCo Commissioners Promise Covers Tuition For 2023 High School Graduates
Funding is available during the 2023-24 school year SMITHFIELD – The JoCo Commissioners Promise covers tuition for 2023 high school graduates who enroll at Johnston Community College (JCC) in the Fall or Spring Semesters of 2023-24. The initiative bridges…
Benson Sports Therapy Ribbon Cutting
BENSON – The Benson Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Thursday, March 2 to welcome Benson Sports Therapy and Wellness, LLC, a new physical therapy practice. They are located at 300 East Church Street in Benson. Shown cutting the…
BBB Of Eastern North Carolina Announces Top Scams Reported In 2022
RALEIGH – Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern North Carolina (BBB) has released its list of top scams reported during 2022. These scams were reported to BBB Scam Tracker in the local service area throughout last year: 1. Online Purchasing Scams Online purchasing…
Unified Spartans Go To Washington
Smithfield-Selma High school students Savanah Allen and Nathaniel Beliveau spoke to Senators and the House of Representatives about the impact that Unified Champions School Program has had on their high school experience on February 14, 2023 for this year’s Capitol…
Johnston County Road Closure Needed To Build Bridge
WILSON’S MILLS – Swift Creek Road at U.S. 70 is scheduled to close for a year starting Tuesday, March 7 to build a bridge. A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation is upgrading this section of U.S. 70 in Wilson’s…
Smithfield Middle School Second Nine Weeks Principal’s List & Honor Roll
6th Grade Principal’s List Maximillian Adamson, Eddie Antonio Juarez, Makaylah Banks, Andrea Clark, Katherine Dirociel Molina, Daidely Lopez-Zelaya, Gracie Rauss, Hayden Richardson 6th Grade Honor Roll Marisa Barnes, Gabee Becton, Omar Beltran, Zaymarion Boone, Ja’Bias Bradshaw, Trelliyah Burgess, Javier Cervantes-Perez,…
Social Security Matters – What’s The Best Way To Start Receiving My Survivor Benefit?
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: When one becomes a widow/widower, what is the most efficient way to start receiving the…
UNC Health Johnston’s Derby Day Back On Track
Foundation event to raise money for patient needs SMITHFIELD – If you like the excitement, pageantry and trappings of the Kentucky Derby, then you will love attending Derby Day on May 6. The Johnston Health Foundation is bringing back the…
2022 Top Johnston County Baby Names
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Register of Deeds Craig Olive has announced the most popular baby names in 2022 for Johnston County births. Charlotte and Noah captured the top spots for babies born in Johnston County during 2022. According to…
