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Social Security Matters: Should I Claim Spouse Benefits Now, Or My Own SS Benefit?
By Russell Gloor, Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) Foundation Social Security Advisor Dear Rusty: I am writing to get advice on the optimal time to sign up for Social Security…
Benson Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley Dies After Battle With Cancer
BENSON, N.C. — The Town of Benson is mourning the loss of Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley, who died Saturday, July 11, after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer. Holley…
Volunteers Sought For Annual Neuse River Cleanup
CLAYTON, N.C. — Volunteers are being asked to roll up their sleeves and help remove litter and debris from the Neuse River during the Friends of Johnston County Parks’ annual…
Authorities Seek Leads After Failed Vehicle Theft At Car Lot
CLAYTON, N.C. — Johnston County authorities are searching for the suspects responsible for causing more than $30,000 in damage during an attempted overnight vehicle theft at a used car dealership…
Former Dunn Housing Authority Director Sentenced To Prison For Stealing Taxpayer Funds
NEW BERN, N.C. – A federal judge sentenced Debbie Norris Woodell, 64, to two years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiring to commit federal…
Fundraiser Planned Sunday For Family Of 7 Year-Old Fire Victim
DUNN, N.C. — The Dunn community is coming together this weekend to support the family of a 7-year-old boy who died in a tragic apartment fire on the Fourth of…
Search Warrant: Clayton Man Confessed To Killing Mother After Fatal Stabbing
Registered Sex Offender Charged In Mother’s Murder; Warrant Reveals Alleged Confession CLAYTON, N.C. – Newly released search warrant documents obtained by JoCoReport provide additional details about the May 18 stabbing…
Selma Council Approves Return Of Richard B. Harrison Alumni Building
SELMA, N.C. — The Town of Selma is one step closer to regaining ownership of the entire Richard B. Harrison campus after town leaders unanimously approved an agreement June 23…
Recent Rain Pushes Bacteria Levels Above Safe Limits At Neuse River Sites, Report Says
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Two popular recreation areas along the Neuse River in Johnston County failed recreational water quality tests this week following recent heavy rainfall, according to environmental nonprofit…
Battle Of The Badges Returns To Clayton—This Time To Save Lives
CLAYTON, N.C. — The rivalry between the Clayton Police Department and Clayton Fire Department is returning, but instead of competing on the softball field, the two agencies will battle to…
Clayton Timber Company Owner Charged in Multi-County Timber Theft Investigation
CLAYTON, N.C. — The owner of a Clayton timber company has been arrested following a lengthy investigation into alleged timber thefts and fraud involving multiple property owners in five North…
Mailing A Letter Will Cost More Starting July 12
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sending a letter through the U.S. Postal Service will cost more beginning Sunday as new postage rates approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission take effect. The price…
