Strawberry Growers Expect Second Wave Of Crop
It has been about a month since most areas of North Carolina saw their last freeze, and for local strawberry growers and eaters that...
NCWorks NextGen Participant Tekayla Jackson’s Success
Tekayla Jackson embodies all the characteristics that staff at the NCWorks NextGen Career Center hope to instill in all of their program participants. Tekayla...
Harnett Commissioners Appoint Christine Wallace As Tax Administrator
LILLINGTON — Christine Wallace was officially appointed as the tax administrator for Harnett County at the Board of Commissioners meeting Monday, July 17.
County Attorney...
Wake Deputies Help 17 Needy Children During ‘Shop With The Sheriff’ Event
Saturday morning, Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker and members of his agency hosted 17 children during their annual "Shop with the Sheriff" event. It...
Police Investigate “Sextortion”
A Johnston County teenager lost money in an extortion scam but police don't think there is anything they can do to locate the suspect...
Wayne County Resurfacing Contract Awarded
GOLDSBORO – The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $2.2 million resurfacing contract to spruce up sections of several Wayne County roadways.
Fred Smith...
Local Missionary Plans Repeat Trip To Africa
Brittany Howard took a life-changing trip to Africa six years ago.
In December, the pastor’s daughter is heading back to the continent for a much...
Don’t Be Conned By A New Social Security Scam
Social Security numbers are our most important personal information. These numbers – which can be used to open new credit cards, take out loans,...
New Extension Of Court System Filing Deadlines
RALEIGH – Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an order today further extending filing and other court-related deadlines. The order states that documents due to be...
Food Safety During Thanksgiving
By: Cassidy Hall
Johnston & Wilson County Cooperative Extension
Area Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences
I realize the term “food safety” may not excite many people, but what...