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Foundation Of WCC Invitational Sets Record, Celebrates 30 Years
Funds Raised for Student Success Efforts GOLDSBORO – After 30 years, the Foundation of Wayne Community College’s Invitational continues to make a difference in the lives of students. This year’s event netted $205,500 for tuition scholarships and program and facility…
Town Of Garner Hires New Economic Development Director
GARNER – The Town of Garner has hired Nathaniel “Nate” Groover as its next economic development director starting Oct. 24. Groover brings 11 years of experience as an economic development professional with state and regional organizations, including three years of…
Social Security Matters – How Do I Handle An Overpayment Notice From Social Security?
By Rusty Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: Things have gone good for me until now. I got a job and have enjoyed going back to…
Benson Selects New Town Manager
BENSON – During its regular Oct. 11 meeting, the Benson Board of Commissioners approved the contract for a new Town Manager. Following a months-long search aided by an independent firm specializing in government employment , the Board narrowed its list…
JOCO WORKS 2022 Sparks Career Interests For Eighth-Grade Students
SMITHFIELD – JOCO WORKS is an innovative, industry-led, collaboration between Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS), Johnston Community College (JCC), Benson Chamber of Commerce, Clayton Chamber of Commerce, Triangle East Chamber of Commerce, government, and various business leaders to meet the…
First Recipient Of ‘First Responders Rock’ Announced
FOUR OAKS – The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Ogi Designs is celebrating Officer Aubrey Banks as the first recipient of the First Responders Rock program. The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce strives to recognize that Four…
KS Bank Celebrates New Loan Office In Dunn With Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
DUNN – A ribbon cutting ceremony was held July 21 at 118 N. Wilson Avenue in Dunn to celebrate KS Bank’s new Loan Office. The ceremony featured remarks from the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce President Wesley Johnson, the Mayor…
Harnett Commissioners Appoint Christine Wallace As Acting Tax Administrator
HARNETT COUNTY – At the July work session, Harnett County Board of Commissioners appointed Christine Wallace as the County’s Acting Tax Administrator. County Attorney Dwight Snow administered the oath of office in the Commissioners Meeting Room at the Harnett County…
Social Security Matters – How Do Social Security Survivor Benefits Work?
By Rusty Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: Social Security is confusing in itself and gets even more confusing when you receive multiple answers to the…
Federal-State Grant Helps Enhance GALOT Motorsports Park
ARPA Funds Support Expansion of Major Johnston County Tourism Asset BENSON – GALOT Motorsports Park, the 125-acre complex of motorsports amenities that welcomes thousands of visitors to Johnston County each year, has been awarded a $583,586 grant derived from federal…
