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Cleanup begins after severe storms leave path of destruction in Wake, Johnston counties
Cleanup begins Monday in Johnston County after severe storms uprooted and toppled trees across the Triangle Sunday. Several trees were blown down Sunday night in Wake and Johnston counties as severe storms moved through the area. According to the National Weather Service, several downed trees were reported in Willow Spring,...
Caregiver charged after man left alone in car dies
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. (WRAL) – A Johnston County man called 911 to report that a man in his care had died and ended up with a charge for involuntary manslaughter. Rogers Lee Inge Jr., 55, of Warrenton, N.C., told deputies that he was the caretaker for 25-year-old Dontarious Batts, who has special needs and was unable to care for himself. Inge said he was an employee of Universal Health Care and that he also worked as a janitor at Cleveland High School.
Johnston groups to host listening sessions on public schools
Latinos Activate JoCo and Down Home North Carolina are joining forces on two back-to-school listening sessions. The aim is to give students, parents and teachers in Johnston County a platform to voice their concerns and ideas about the public schools. Separate groups during the sessions will focus on middle and high schools students.
Radio legend Carl Lamm dies at 97
Carl Lamm, the longtime owner and voice of radio stations WMPM and WTSB, died Thursday after a period of declining health. He was 97. Retiring in 2019, after 72 years on the air, Lamm held the distinction of being one of the longest-serving broadcasters in the nation. His warm interview style and unique tastes in bluegrass, gospel and talk radio […] The post Radio legend Carl Lamm dies at 97 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
School district breaks ground on Wilson’s Mills High
WILSON’S MILLS — The Johnston County Public Schools on Aug. 13 broke ground on Wilson’s Mills High School, 517 Talton Road. Among those on hand for the ceremony were graduates of the original Wilson’s Mills High School. “I am so proud and so thankful,” said Wilson’s Mills Mayor Fleta Byrd, a graduate of the original school. ”It brings back the […] The post School district breaks ground on Wilson’s Mills High first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Veggies and more on library calendar
SMITHFIELD — Here are upcoming events and programs at the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield, 305 E. Market St.: • What’s in Season: Veggies — 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. All ages. • Hooks & Purls Crochet — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. Teens through adults. • Retro Game Lunch — 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 23. […] The post Veggies and more on library calendar first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Broad River Retail looking to hire for multiple positions at Ashley HomeStore in Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS, N.C. (WNCN) — Broad River Retail is one of the largest and fastest-growing independently-owned operator of Ashley HomeStore licenses in the country. There are a number of openings at their store in Four Oaks, Johnston County. Specifically, there is a need for Warehouse Associates. This involves things...
Man with special needs left inside hot vehicle dies, North Carolina caregiver charged with involuntary manslaughter
A man was charged after reporting that a man with special needs in his care had died. Inge told Johnston County deputies he took 22-year-old Dontarious Batts to work with him Tuesday at Cleveland High School and left him in the car, with the windows up and the engine off, beginning at 8 a.m. When Inge checked on Batts at 10 a.m., he said Batts was fine.
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