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Foundation awards Johnston County grants
The Johnston County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the N.C. Community Foundation, has awarded $51,970 in grants to groups supporting the local community. The board of advisers granted: • $750 to Activate Selma for a pocket park. • $2,500 to the American Red Cross for disaster services. • $2,000 to the Autism Society of North Carolina for autism resource specialists in […] The post Foundation awards Johnston County grants first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Library forced to close Flowers Grab-n-Go
CLAYTON — The closing of Digital Doc in Flowers Plantation has had a ripple effect on book lovers. The closure has forced the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield to shutter its book pickup and drop-off service, which had operated from inside the store. On its website, the library said Digital Doc, which offered mobile phone and computer repair, […] The post Library forced to close Flowers Grab-n-Go first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Movies in Grove series continues July 26 in Benson
BENSON — The “Movies in the Grove” series continues Friday, July 26, with “Trolls Band Together.” The free movie starts at dark. Free popcorn will be available. For more information, call 919-894-5117. The post Movies in Grove series continues July 26 in Benson first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Benson is latest Johnston town to create social district
BENSON — Add Benson to the growing number of Johnston County and N.C. towns with social districts. The Benson Board of Commissioners voted last November to move forward with a social district. Earlier this year, the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission approved Benson’s request. The town’s social district allows people to drink alcoholic beverages within a defined block downtown. The […] The post Benson is latest Johnston town to create social district first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Donate blood, get a movie ticket
Here are upcoming blood drives in Johnston County: Benson July 31 — 1-6 p.m., American Legion Post 109, 605 N. Wall St. Clayton area July 18 — 1:30-6:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel of Clayton, 935 Shotwell Road. July 26 — 1-6 p.m., Oakland Presbyterian Church, 8927 Cleveland Road. July 30 — 12:30-5:30 p.m., Amelia Christian Church, 1696 Amelia Church Road. Micro […] The post Donate blood, get a movie ticket first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
15 earn all-state honors in softball
Fifteen players from Johnston County have earned all-state honors in softball for the 2024 season. They are listed below by high school. Clayton — Autumn Joyce, a junior outfielder; Reese Miller, a senior third baseman and shortstop; and Izzy Tart, a sophomore pitcher. Cleveland — Kendall Gaunt, a junior shortstop; Karsyn Hudacky, a sophomore pitcher and second baseman; and Lani […] The post 15 earn all-state honors in softball first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NLT schedules ‘Oz’ auditions
SMITHFIELD — Auditions for “The Wizard of Oz” are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, July 22-23, at The Hut on Front Street. Auditions for ages 17 and younger will start at 6 p.m. Auditions for ages 18 and older will follow at 7:30 p.m. Those auditioning don’t have to come both nights. But they should wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe […] The post NLT schedules ‘Oz’ auditions first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Here we go again with ‘political violence’ theatrics
“There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy,” former President Barack Obama tweeted Saturday in response to the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. Former President Bill Clinton agreed: “Violence has no place in America, especially in our political process.” As did current President Joe Biden’s official statement: “There’s no place for this kind of violence […] The post Here we go again with ‘political violence’ theatrics first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Democrats and Republicans don’t actually hate each other!
Scenes from a bipartisan effort in the North Carolina legislature: Rep. Kevin Crutchfield, Republican from N.C. House District 83, strode to the back of the Legislative Building. Four House pages were seated there, high school students who help out in the state legislature. “What’s one thing you’ve learned in your first few days here?” he asked. A young lady immediately […] The post Democrats and Republicans don’t actually hate each other! first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Mayor puts senior center ball in county’s court
CLAYTON — Mayor Jody McLeod figures County Commissioners can afford to help Clayton’s senior center build or find a larger home. After all, he notes, they’re sitting on $250 million in savings. “I’m appreciative for the fact that they have saved this money, and I know that something can come up and wipe a big chunk of change out really […] The post Mayor puts senior center ball in county’s court first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Clayton woman wins lottery prize
Lois Driver of Clayton tried her luck on a $30 scratch-off and won the first $100,000 prize in a new scratch-off game. Driver bought her lucky Supreme 7s ticket from Benson Food Mart on East Main Street in Benson. She arrived at lottery headquarters recently to claim her prize and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $71,509. […] The post Clayton woman wins lottery prize first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
New community paramedics will respond to opioid crisis
SMITHFIELD — The county’s Emergency Services and Public Health Department are joining forces to hire more community paramedics. “This initiative marks a significant step forward in addressing community needs, particularly in response to opioid-related emergencies,” the county said in a news release. Money for the paramedics will come from Johnston’s share of the national opioid settlement. The new community paramedics […] The post New community paramedics will respond to opioid crisis first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bonnie Kay House
Selma- Bonnie Kay House, 71, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh. Born on November 27, 1952 in Wilson County, she was daughter to the late Eddie House and Gladys Raper House. Bonnie Kay House will be remembered for her vibrant spirit and unwavering love for her family. A devoted mother and grandmother, she brought […] The post Bonnie Kay House first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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