Recently retired Animal Services Director, Ernie Wilkinson, third from the left, receives a plaque from County Commissioner Ted Godwin, in honor of his service to the Johnston County Animal Services Department.
Included with them are, from left, Chad McLamb, Assistant County Manager and Finance Director; Rick Hester, County Manager; Sheriff Steve Bizzell; and Paula Woodard, Clerk to the Board.
Wilkinson began work as Animal Services Director in July 2005 and retired July 1, 2016. Contributed photo