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Johnston County School Board Approves Personnel Appointments
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston County Board of Education approved two personnel recommendations from Superintendent Dr. David Pearce during its Aug. 11 meeting. Philip Trent Hall was approved as an…
Social Security Matters: I Worked For My Ex-Husband But Wasn’t Paid And Now Have Little Social Security; What Are My Options?
By Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) Foundation (Author note: This is article number 500 in the AMAC Foundation’s “Ask Rusty” series of Social Security articles, which have…
Clayton Police Help Equip Local Students For A New School Year
CLAYTON, N.C. – A new backpack, a fresh notebook, or even a box of tissues may seem like a small gift. But in a classroom, those items can make a…
Kenly Police: $258,000 In Stolen Copper Found Inside Trailer
KENLY, N.C. – A cargo theft investigation led Kenly Police to a stolen semi-trailer and the recovery of approximately $258,000 worth of copper wire, according to Police Chief James Ayers.…
Pickup Overturns In Fatal N.C. 242 Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Dunn man was killed and a passenger seriously injured in an early-morning crash Saturday on N.C. 242 in southern Johnston County. The N.C. State Highway Patrol…
Family Church Turns 100
All invited to centennial birthday party Sunday By Emily WeaverDaily Record of Dunn HARNETT COUNTY – Faith Tabernacle United Holy Church Fellowship will host a special homecoming service to celebrate…
Johnston County Little League World Champions To Be Celebrated Saturday
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – Johnston County’s Little League Softball World Champions will be honored Saturday afternoon with a parade and community celebration in Archer Lodge. The parade will begin at…
Four Local High Schools Win $5,000, Could Compete For $1 Million Prize
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Four Johnston County high schools have each won $5,000 and remain in the running for substantially larger prizes, including a $1 million football field upgrade. West Johnston…
Juveniles Charged With Breaking Into Johnston County High School
CLAYTON, N.C. – Two juveniles are facing charges after they were reportedly found inside Cleveland High School early Friday morning. Around 12:53 a.m., deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office…
Premier Mega Trucks Return To Southern National Motorsports Park On Aug. 15
LUCAMA, N.C. – Southern National Motorsports Park’s dirt track will be in action on Saturday, August 15 with the return of Premier Mega Truck Racing. The Red Clay Rumble at…
Residents Cry Fowl As Smithfield Bird Bath Mystery Deepens
Another One Flies The Coop SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The case of West Smithfield’s disappearing bird baths continues to ruffle feathers. A third resident has now reported a concrete bird bath…
Walmart Employee Charged With Felony Larceny Over $40 In Merchandise
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Walmart employee has been charged with felony larceny after she allegedly pushed a shopping cart containing unpaid merchandise out of the store while working. Layla Nikole…
