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Neuse Little Theatre presents Cannon Awards
SMITHFIELD — The Neuse Little Theatre has presented its Cannon Awards for the 2023-24 season. Best Show of the Season went to “Willy Wonka,” directed by Shaun Braswell. This year’s acting award winners were: Tony Pender — Best Actor in a Leading Role for King Henry II in “The Lion in Winter.” Theressa Rose — Best Actress in a Leading […] The post Neuse Little Theatre presents Cannon Awards first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Donate blood in August, get Amazon gift card
Below, listed by community, are upcoming blood drives in Johnston County. Clayton • 1:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, Everett Chapel Church, 307 Everette Ave. • 12:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, Saint Ann Catholic Church, 4057 U.S. 70 Business. Four Oaks • 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, Hickory Grove Church, 1232 Hickory Grove Church Road. Kenly • 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. […] The post Donate blood in August, get Amazon gift card first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Library schedules August programs
SMITHFIELD — Here are upcoming events at the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield, 305 E. Market St.: • Board Game Cafe — all ages, 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1. • Retro Game Lunch — grades 6-12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2. • Pixel Art Perler Beads — grades 6-12, 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7. This program requires […] The post Library schedules August programs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Suppress freedom at your own peril
During each election cycle, we are treated to an endless parade of politicians extolling freedom. Given how many of them subsequently vote to restrict our freedom in myriad ways, we have ample reason to be skeptical about politicians. But we should not let our skepticism become cynicism, or realism become defeatism. The cause of freedom is not a sports team […] The post Suppress freedom at your own peril first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Universal basic income news: Good or bad, depending on the goal
“Bad News for Universal Basic Income.” The “bad news,” per Reason’s Eric Boehm. is that a nonprofit’s three-year, 1,000-person, $1,000-per-month trial of the idea “resulted in decreased productivity and earnings, and more leisure time.” Is that really bad news? Well, it depends on who you are and what you want. UBI advocates like Andrew Yang predict the idea would, in […] The post Universal basic income news: Good or bad, depending on the goal first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Cheers to Smithfield’s new social district
I don’t drink, not anymore, but I don’t mind if others do. To me, “Do as I say, not as I did” would be just as hypocritical as its present-tense cousin. So no, I don’t mind that the Smithfield Town Council last week approved a downtown social district. The state still has to say yes, but if does, people will […] The post Cheers to Smithfield’s new social district first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Schools salute district’s lead counselor
SMITHFIELD — Kim Lewter is the Johnston County Public Schools’ Employee of the Year for Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability. Lewter is the district’s lead counselor, a post she had held for two of her 18 years with the district. Lewter grew up in Garner and attended N.C, State University as an N.C. Teaching Fellow, a scholarship program for aspiring STEM […] The post Schools salute district’s lead counselor first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Artist sets the stage for her photography
CLAYTON — When she decided to branch out five years ago, artist and photographer Yana Slutskaya became engrossed with still-life photography while flipping through a magazine. “There was one photographer in a magazine that did still-life photography that was really captivating,” said Slutskaya, 44. “I thought it was so beautiful. I wanted to try to do that with my camera.” […] The post Artist sets the stage for her photography first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Johnston task force battles child deaths
SMITHFIELD — The number of child fatalities in Johnston County fell to 23 in 2022 from 30 the year before. “We’re getting better,” Wendy Wilkins, a nurse and chairwoman of Johnston’s Child Fatality Task Force, told County Commissioners on July 15. “I’m grateful for that.” Still, in 2022, Johnston lost three children to drownings, two to car crashes, one to […] The post Johnston task force battles child deaths first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Hospital earns Heart Association award for stroke care
SMITHFIELD — UNC Health Johnston has received an American Heart Association award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked […] The post Hospital earns Heart Association award for stroke care first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
SSS grad receives Gates Scholarship
SMITHFIELD — Denasia Dixon has received a Gates Scholarship to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a June graduate of Smithfield-Selma High School. The Gates Scholarship is based on evidence that a last-dollar scholarship can enable high-potential, low-income minority students to excel in their coursework and graduate from college. In all, 750 students received Gates […] The post SSS grad receives Gates Scholarship first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
KS Bank opens Dunn branch
DUNN — Smithfield-based KS Bank held a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently to celebrate the opening of its full-service branch at 206 W. Broad St. The Dunn branch marks KS Bank’s 10th branch location and its first in Harnett County. Earl W. Worley Jr. is the bank’s president and CEO. “We are solidifying our commitment to the city of Dunn and Harnett […] The post KS Bank opens Dunn branch first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Planning for North Carolina’s next recovery
Despite the disproportionate public health and economic harms of COVID-19 on communities of color, the recovery from the pandemic was the most equitable in recent history. It was possible because of swift action by federal policymakers to drive public money to care for people and communities. It was possible because of decades of research and investment that allowed for […] The post Planning for North Carolina’s next recovery first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Horticulture returns to JCC class lineup
SMITHFIELD — Christina Urbina-Cole, 53, of the Brogden community was looking to improve her gardening skills. An online search took her to Johnston Community College, which had added horticulture to its roster of community classes. “I found the class on the JCC website,” Urbina-Cole said. She then made a happy mistake. Urbina-Cole thought she was signing up for JCC’s vegetable […] The post Horticulture returns to JCC class lineup first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Schools salute bus coordinator
SMITHFIELD — Montavia Heath, a 10-year veteran of the Johnston County Public Schools, is the district’s 2024 Administrative and Auxiliary Services Employee of the Year. A Johnston County native, Heath has spent all but seven years of his life here. His family lived in New York when he was a small child. Once they returned, Heath briefly attended Selma Elementary […] The post Schools salute bus coordinator first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Clayton names new fire marshal
CLAYTON — The town has hired Michael Tatum as its new fire marshal. He brings to Clayton more than 14 years of experience in fire code enforcement, planning, emergency management and investigations. Tatum’s career has spanned roles with the Pittsboro Fire Department, Lee County and, most recently, the Cary Fire Department, where he was an assistant fire marshal. During his […] The post Clayton names new fire marshal first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Two from Johnston attend ag program
RALEIGH — Two rising high school seniors from Johnston County attended this year’s N.C. Farm Bureau Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders. They were Kimsey Bagley of South Johnston High School and Isabel Sherman of West Johnston High. The program helps rising high school seniors explore ag-related college majors available at the state’s two land-grant universities — N.C. A&T State and […] The post Two from Johnston attend ag program first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
An unhappy council raises garbage fee
SMITHFIELD — Here’s the short of it: Starting next month, households will pay another 34 cents more per month for trash pickup. “That comes out to $4.08 per customer per year,” Town Manager Michael Scott told the Town Council on July 16. The budget the council passed in June did not include an increase in the monthly trash fee. But […] The post An unhappy council raises garbage fee first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
County asks state to maintain streets
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County Commissioners on July 15 asked the N.C. Department of Transportation to add the following streets to its roster of state-maintained roads: • Pierce Landing Drive, Madden Rose Loop and Brody Pine Way in Pierce Landing subdivision in Cleveland Township. • Stephens Timberline View, Knotty Pine Lane and Woodworkers Way in Stephens Ridge Subdivision in Cleveland Township. […] The post County asks state to maintain streets first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Batten steps down after decade leading NJ softball
The players bought in. They endeavored to enhance a rich tradition. They proudly wore the school jersey. The relationship between the head coach and parents seldom hit a snag. But after 10 years as head coach and more than 150 victories, Chris Batten felt the time was right to step away from the position of head softball coach at North […] The post Batten steps down after decade leading NJ softball first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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