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NCCU Student Carrie Everett Crowned Miss North Carolina 2024
RALEIGH, NC – A new Miss North Carolina has been crowned. Carrie Everett was crowned on Saturday, June 29. Everett is Miss Johnston County and is a rising Sophomore at NC Central University (NCCU), an HBCU in Durham. During the competition, Everett promoted her community service initiative “We Need...
Town of Goldsboro announces passing of former mayor Al King
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — According to the Town of Goldsboro, former mayor Al King passed away Wednesday. King served as mayor from 2002 to 2015. According to the City Government of Goldsboro, N.C. on Facebook, King was also part of the city’s Human Resources Department for 21 years before becoming the first and only Black mayor of Goldsboro. Police Chief Michael D. West said, “Mayor King’s leadership was defined by his unwavering dedication, vision, and compassion for all residents.”
County Planning Board backs event space near Benson
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Planning Board on June 18 gave its blessing to an event venue near Benson. The request now goes to County Commissioners on Aug. 5. Neal and Dhanraj Pancholi want to build an event space on 13.15 acres at 726 Denning Road, where they have a home. “Big-picture plans propose an enclosed event building and then […] The post County Planning Board backs event space near Benson first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wayne County Animal Shelter Begins Month Of Freedom Adoption Event
GOLDSBORO – The Wayne County Animal Shelter is celebrating July with the “Month of Freedom Adoption Event,” which waives all adoption fees for dogs and cats in the shelter. This event runs now through July 31, 2024. Residents can view available animals online at www.waynegov.com/pets. Adoption hours...
July 4th Celebration Planned At Coats Museum
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Coats Museum, Belltower and House will hold an Independence Day celebration. Events take place this Thursday, July 4th from 11am until 1pm at the museum, located at 3317 Old Fairground Road, Angier, off NC 210 in western Johnston County. You can tour the house, museum and...
Heritage Center closing for week
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Heritage Center’s research center at 241 E. Market St. will be closed Monday through Friday, July 8-12, while staff members conduct inventory and reorganize the collections. The center moved its reading room from the third to the ground floor in the summer of 2022 to allow more room for collections storage. Historical exhibits and artifacts […] The post Heritage Center closing for week first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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