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Johnston native named to JMU post
HARRISONBURG, Va. — A Johnston County native is the new dean of the School of Professional and Continuing Education at James Madison University. Nick Swartz, who grew up in Selma, had served as the interim dean of the SPCE for the past two years. In his new role, he will oversee the school, which encompasses the Adult Degree Program, Lifelong […] The post Johnston native named to JMU post first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Library will host Narcan training
SELMA — Narcan training is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at the Selma Public Library, 301 N. Pollock St. Join Selma police and the county’s Opioid Task Force to learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. For more information, call 919-989-5200. The post Library will host Narcan training first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
State budget stalemate boosts transparency
This year’s state budget process didn’t follow the playbook. In at least one respect, that’s a good thing. Top House and Senate budget writers were unable to craft a budget deal behind closed doors on Jones Street as spring turned into summer. Eventually, the chambers released competing budget documents. The rest of the General Assembly and the taxpaying public learned […] The post State budget stalemate boosts transparency first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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.
Benson resident on West Alabama list
LIVINGSTON, Ala. — Savanna Kelly of Benson has earned a place on the spring semester Dean’s List at the University of West Alabama. To qualify, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.25 to 3.79. Kelly is a rising sophomore majoring in graphic design. Founded in 1835, the University of West Alabama offers two-year, four-year, master’s and doctoral […] The post Benson resident on West Alabama list first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Boutique owner realizes her dream
PRINCETON — As her shop settles into its new home, Christy Mitteldorfer has finally realized her dream. “It’s something that I have wanted to do my whole life,” said Mitteldorfer, the owner of Christy’s Boutique. She hopes the third spot’s the charm. “This is our third location, but hopefully it’s our final,” she said. “It’s just taken us these few […] The post Boutique owner realizes her dream first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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