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Solid waste decal program ends July 1
SMITHFIELD — From July 1 onward, Johnston residents will no longer need to purchase or display decals to dispose of their household garbage at a county convenience center. “This change is part of our ongoing efforts to simplify waste disposal and provide better access to the county’s solid waste convenience centers,” the county said in website post. The Johnston County […] The post Solid waste decal program ends July 1 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
301 Endless Yard Sale returns Friday, Saturday
This year’s 301 Endless Yard Sale is Friday and Saturday. Founded in Selma and now hosted by a variety of towns located along U.S. 301 in the counties of Johnston, Halifax, Wilson, Nash and Harnett, the annual 301 Endless Yard Sale remains a popular annual event. Along the 100-mile plus stretch of highway, vendors and home yard sale locations offer […] The post 301 Endless Yard Sale returns Friday, Saturday first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Person rescued from roof of burning home in Linden
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Two people were rushed to the hospital following a house fire in Linden early Tuesday morning. One of those two victims had to be rescued from the roof above the back porch as Columbus police officers were arriving. The flames were eventually contained at the...
Two jailed in Fayetteville homicide at Lake in the Pines in January
Two men have been charged with murder in the shooting death of a Spring Lake man who court records indicate was set up to be robbed of drugs. James Dewan Goodman Jr., 28, and Malcolm Robinson, 28, are each charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to traffic opium/heroin in the shooting death of Jonathan Christopher Connell, 32, of Spring Lake.
Two pedestrians die after being hit by pick-up truck while pushing motorcycle down road
Man and woman die after being hit by pick-up truck overnight near Dunn. Two pedestrians died after being hit by the driver of a pick-up truck just north of Dunn early Sunday morning. A woman, age 31, and a man were pushing a motorcycle down Meadowlark Road when they were...
Benson signing up men’s softball teams
BENSON — Registration ends June 21 for a men’s softball league in Benson. The cost is $500 per team, with teams open to players 18 and older or 16-17 with a waiver. Games will start in July. To sign up, call 919-894-5177, go to townofbenson.com or stop by the Parks and Recreation Department at 1204 N. Johnson St. The post Benson signing up men’s softball teams first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Benson resident receives degree
MARIETTA, Ohio — Madison Jennings of Benson has graduated from Marietta College with a bachelor’s degree in political science. She is also a graduate of the Longleaf School of the Arts. While at Marietta, Jennings was a member of the rowing team. She is the daughter of Sheryl and Ed Jennings. Located at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio […] The post Benson resident receives degree first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
3 from Johnston earn UMGC honors
ADELPHI, Md. — Three Johnston County residents earned places on the spring semester Dean’s List at University of Maryland Global Campus. They were Christopher Baswell and Sennelly Rosado-Branch, both of Clayton, and Lucia Santiago Saavedra of Four Oaks. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better. University of Maryland Global […] The post 3 from Johnston earn UMGC honors first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Benson offering youth sports camps
The Benson Parks and Recreation Department will offer the following youth sports camps this summer: • Volleyball — 9-11 a.m. June 25-27 for ages 7-12. • Basketball — 8-10 a.m. July 9-11 for ages 7-9. • Basketball — 6:15-8:15 p.m. July 9-11 for ages 10-12. • Soccer — 8-10 a.m. July 23-25 for ages 7-12. • Soccer — 6:15-8:15 p.m. […] The post Benson offering youth sports camps first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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