Boy Scout Fulfills Grandfather’s Last Wish
A touching ceremony was recently held at Camp Tuscarora near Four Oaks. The late Dr. Alfio J. Romano who was a Life Scout never became...
You Decide: How Is North Carolina’s Economy Doing?
By Dr. Mike Walden
There’s been plenty of uncertainty recently swirling around the national economy. Trade tensions, stock market ups and downs and movements in interest...
Ask Rusty – Paying Income Taxes on Social Security Benefits
Social Security Matters
by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor
Association of Mature American Citizens
Dear Rusty: I understand that after I reach full retirement age, I...
August NC DOT Street Additions
At their August 2019 meeting, Johnston County Commissioners approved a recommendation from the NC Department of Transportation to add the following roads to the...
August 2019 Johnston County Commissioners Board Appointments
Johnston County Commissioners approved the following board appointments at their August 2019 meeting:
Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority - Butch Scott of...
August 2019 Smithfield Board Appointments
The Smithfield Town Council approved the following board appointments at their Aug. 2019 monthly meeting:
Thomas Stevens was appointed to his first term on...
Smithfield FD Receives $22,000 Duke Energy Grant
The Smithfield Fire Department has received a $22,000.00 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to create powerful communities in Smithfield through assisting with storm...
Meet Mearle The JoCo Safety Squirrel
He is making people smile wherever he goes and also sharing important safety information. His name is Mearle, the Johnston County Preparedness Squirrel.
Mearle stands for Making Everyone Alert...
Police Post Photos Of Sad Cops After Car Strikes Donut Shop
The Clayton Police Department posted a photo of two police officers in mourning after responding to an accident at the Dunkin Donuts on Enterprise...
Random Art of Kindness
Employees living up to Champion name
Latest endeavor continues their goal to help children
Employees at Champion Hoist and Equipment in Dunn weren’t building hoists for...