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This camp makes welding fun, creative
SMITHFIELD — Welding and fabrication can evoke images of men and women in metal helmets performing grimy, sweaty, even hazardous work. But at Johnston Community College, welding and fabrication is a summer camp where young people 11 and older have fun turning pieces of metal into flowers and pterodactyls. “I am home-schooled, so we’re always on the lookout for things […] The post This camp makes welding fun, creative first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Schools salute payroll supervisor
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Public Schools have named their 2024 Central Office Employee of the Year. She is Belinda Lee, a payroll supervisor. Lee has lived most of her life in neighboring Wilson County. She attended Appalachian State University before transferring to Barton College in Wilson, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business. After college, Lee spent some […] The post Schools salute payroll supervisor first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
North Johnston Middle plans fall sports tryouts
MICRO — North Johnston Middle Schools has announced tryouts for fall sports. Here’s the schedule: Football — 6-8 p.m. Aug. 14, 15 and 19. Volleyball — 3:45-5:30 p.m. Aug. 19-21. Boys’ soccer — 6-8 p.m. Aug. 19-21 and 3:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 26-27. Cheerleading -— 3:45-5:30 p.m. Aug. 19-21. For more information, go to johnston.k12.nc.us/o/njms. For answers to questions, email Athletic […] The post North Johnston Middle plans fall sports tryouts first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Johnston residents earn CCCC honors
SANFORD — Students from Johnston County earned academic honors during the spring semester at Central Carolina Community College. The following were named to the President’s List with all A’s: Ryan Geoffrey Flegel, Darian Alexander Moore and Grant Morgan Pasley-Allen. The following earned places on the Dean’s List with grade point averages of 3.5 or higher: Leilani Alexsandra Hernandez, Ricardo Perez […] The post Johnston residents earn CCCC honors first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
North Johnston’s Poole tabbed to lead NC girls in Carolinas Classic
Over the past 13 years, Jay Poole has quietly become an institution at North Johnston High. The varsity girls basketball coach for that entire time, Poole has served as athletic director for five years, the last two as head AD for the NCHSAA 2-A member school. His Lady Panthers have won 180 games, including a 37-17 mark the last two […] The post North Johnston’s Poole tabbed to lead NC girls in Carolinas Classic first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
History becomes housing in Clayton
CLAYTON — A development company has brought a historic textile factory back to life as an apartment building known as the Spinning Mill Lofts. Thomas Taft Jr., principal at Taft Development Group, said it took some time to see the full potential of the 120-year-old building that was home to the Clayton Spinning Co. for nearly eight decades. “We were […] The post History becomes housing in Clayton first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Downtown traffic numbers might surprise
SMITHFIELD — A study reveals much about downtown traffic, some of it surprising. For example, the speed limit on Market Street from Front Street to Bright Leaf Boulevard is a cautious 25 mph, though the impression among Smithfield residents is that drivers go much faster. But according to a study, the average speed of westbound traffic on that stretch of […] The post Downtown traffic numbers might surprise first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Junior Women wrap up a record-breaking year
SMITHFIELD — With volunteer logs calculated and fundraisers completed, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield has reported the results of its 2023-24 club year. The JWL donated more than $8,400 to community nonprofits and student scholarships, and its members volunteered 2,552 hours toward the betterment of Johnston County, setting a club record. During its ninth annual Big Night Out, the […] The post Junior Women wrap up a record-breaking year first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Back-to-school event is Aug. 11 at Clayton High
CLAYTON — The 10th annual Back to School Youth Explosion is scheduled from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Clayton High School, 600 S. Fayetteville St. The event will offer free haircuts, braids, backpacks and food. Hair must be washed and free of tangles, and a child must be present to receive a backpack. For more information, call […] The post Back-to-school event is Aug. 11 at Clayton High first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Smithfield resident earns Bates degree
LEWISTON, Maine — Dargan Harris of Smithfield has graduated from Bates College, where she majored in biological chemistry and minored in Latin. As a freshman, Harris received the Dana Scholar Award, the highest honor Bates bestows on students in their first year. She also received the Bates Senior Scholar Award, which goes to graduating senior who played varsity sports whole […] The post Smithfield resident earns Bates degree first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Judge turns off spigot for AG’s ‘slush fund’
For more than two decades, North Carolina’s attorney general has controlled a $2 million annual fund to dole out environmental grants. The fund did not evolve from state law or the legislative budget process. Critics labeled it a “slush fund.” Yet the state’s highest court endorsed the fund — twice. Now a Wake County judge has changed course. Citing a […] The post Judge turns off spigot for AG’s ‘slush fund’ first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Mayor, lawmaker say no one took $1 million from senior center
CLAYTON — The letter writer accused the town and a state lawmaker of colluding to take $1 million away from the Clayton Center for Active Aging. That never happened, town leaders and a state lawmaker said. “The Johnston CSS never lost $1 million,” N.C. Sen. Benton Sawrey said, referring to Community & Senior Services, the agency that oversees that Clayton […] The post Mayor, lawmaker say no one took $1 million from senior center first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Clayton Theatricals raising curtain on ‘Little Mermaid’
CLAYTON — The Clayton Theatricals hope audiences will find delight in their adaptation of “The Little Mermaid.” The Disney movie and Broadway musical is the story of Ariel, a mermaid who yearns to be part of another world, said Andrew Wade, the director of Clayton Theatricals production. “She longs to live with the humans up above,” he said. “But she […] The post Clayton Theatricals raising curtain on ‘Little Mermaid’ first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Registration opens for Camp Courage
SMITHFIELD — Know a child who’s experienced the death of someone they love? Camp Courage, open to children ages 6-17, provides a supportive and safe environment to share feelings and gain a better understanding of the grief process. This year’s camp is scheduled from 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Sonlight Farms, 293 Bunn Road, Kenly. Through […] The post Registration opens for Camp Courage first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
College offering small-business seminars
SMITHFIELD — The Small Business Center at Johnston Community will offer the following free seminars online in August: Google Series: Google Business Profile — 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Starting a Small Business — 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5. Business Legal Structures — 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12. Google Series: SEO and Analytics — 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 17. How […] The post College offering small-business seminars first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Back to School Bash is Thursday at Four Oaks park
FOUR OAKS — A Back to School Bash is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Barbour’s Grove Park, 300 N. Baker St. The event will offer games, schools supplies and more. The bash is a project of the Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce and the Little Miss Four Oaks Pageant Organization. The post Back to School Bash is Thursday at Four Oaks park first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Gospel music series continues Aug. 4
The summer’s Super Sunday Nights music series continues Sunday, Aug. 4, with the Montgomery Family. The trio will perform at 6 p.m. at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church, 4440 Piney Grove Road, Angier. Admission is free; the church will collect an offering for the singers. The free concert series continues Aug. 11 with Graceway, Aug. 18 with The Taylors […] The post Gospel music series continues Aug. 4 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
5 Dems support SAVE Act — that makes it bipartisan!
These days, President Joe Biden is getting advice from multiple sources. Judging by his reactions to the recommendations, Biden is his own counsel. But many wonder why the president would come out so vocally in opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. The White House released a statement confirming Biden “strongly opposes” SAVE, which would amend the National Voter […] The post 5 Dems support SAVE Act — that makes it bipartisan! first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
This rodeo is gladly a Turkey
BENSON — Everyone’s welcome at the Turkey Creek Ranch Rodeo — whether they want to watch or compete. On a recent Tuesday night, Mason Price, 19, of Angier was competing in amateur bull riding. “I have been riding for 14 years,” he said before that night’s competition. “I started horseback riding because I enjoyed trail riding.” Price said he was […] The post This rodeo is gladly a Turkey first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Council OK’s Buffalo Road homes
SMITHFIELD — A deeply divided Town Council has said yes to new homes on Buffalo Road near Smithfield Middle School. When the request first surfaced in January, the council fretted mostly about density — 222 single-family homes on lots of just 4,200 square feet. Council members worried too about drainage, fearing stormwater from the subdivision would swamp homes in neighboring […] The post Council OK’s Buffalo Road homes first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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