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Kids Can Launch Into Learning With New Tablets At Clayton Library
CLAYTON – There are new innovative tools available in the Town of Clayton to help kids improve early literacy skills and promote learning year-round. Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library offers more than 20 Launchpad tablets. Designed for children from Pre-K to 5th Grade, they come pre-loaded with educational content and present a variety of themes through apps, storybooks, and videos, so kids can gain a better understanding of the subject matter.
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.
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.
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.
Deputies, Police Search Benson Home
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Benson Police Department, served a search warrant at a home in the 100 block of E. Kennedy Circle, Thursday morning. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office STAR team and Narcotics Division executed the search warrant following an undercover operation...
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.
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.
Junior Women’s League Of Smithfield Donates More Than $8,400 In 2023-2024
SMITHFIELD – With volunteer logs calculated and fundraisers complete, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) has reported the results of its 2023-2024 league year, during which it donated more than $8,400 to community organizations and student scholarships and volunteered 2,552 hours toward the betterment of Johnston County, setting a league record.
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.
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.
Car And Semi Collide On S. Brightleaf Boulevard
SMITHFIELD – No injuries were reported in a two vehicle collision on S. Brightleaf Boulevard at Massey Street. The accident happened around 9:20am Friday. A tractor trailer appeared to have been attempting to make a right turn onto Massey Street when a car struck the right side of the truck.
JCPS 2024 Facilities & Construction Employee Of The Year Named
SMITHFIELD – Facilities Services Coordinator Shane Johnson was named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2024 Facilities and Construction Employee of the Year. Johnson has been with the school district for nearly 24 years, working his way up from a carpenter, to foreman, to his current position. Being named employee...
Raleigh plant, wine and craft beer store 'just destroyed' in burglary
A burglary cost a Raleigh business thousands of dollars.It happened Monday morning at Riparian Provision Company in South Raleigh.The business owners showed up to work to find their entire store trashed."It was completely just destroyed. Tables flipped everywhere. Things were in thrown through windows," Amanda Allen said. "It just feels very violating to have somebody come in your space and trash your things."The burglar caused more than $5,000 worth of damage.The owners found broken glass and spilled wine on the floor, and ceramics that artists were selling inside the store broken.A Raleigh man has been arrested and is facing charges. Raleigh Police Department said it cannot comment on the state of mind of the suspect during the time of the incident.Allen, who previously worked as a school counselor, said she's frustrated that her business was turned upside down, but she also feels for the person who did it."I do have compassion for the person that did this because he obviously wasn't well," Allen said.The community has been rallying around the owners and offering their support, either through patronizing the store or sending messages on social media.
Georgia gang member sentenced to 30 years for supplying meth to Raleigh traffickers
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A Ghostface Gang member from Georgia was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison for supplying methamphetamine to a Raleigh-based drug trafficking organization. Ted Cannon, a.k.a. “Bam” pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine. Cannon […]
NC officer on leave after Juneteenth social media post, activists in Raleigh outraged
Raleigh Police Officer Daniel Clay Twiddy is facing backlash after making strong statements about Juneteenth being a made-up holiday. Local activists are sounding the alarm."I just wonder when his reign of terror is going to end," questioned social justice activist Kerwin Pittman.Pittman is one of the many people reacting to a post that's been circulating online and gaining traction of Raleigh officer D.C. Twiddy.ABC11 has not confirmed the authenticity of the social media picture that Officer Twiddy is accused of posting. It is not clear if Twiddy posted the photo along with the text about Juneteenth. We have reached...
Duke Energy wants extension on plan to cut carbon emissions 70% by 2030
Duke Energy asks for more time fulfilling climate change plan. Duke Energy is asking for more time to meet a state deadline to slow down climate change. They’re also asking for state permission to build a new fleet of natural gas power plants. The utility agreed in 2021 to cut its carbon emissions by 70 percent by 2030.
Judge rules RPD must give cash involved in scams to Bitcoin ATM operators, not victims
Protecting yourself from Bitcoin scams just got even more urgent. That's because a Wake County court ruling has made it harder to recover money lost in these scams. Just last week, 5 On Your Side spoke with Pauline Miller of Raleigh. She was pulled into a complicated, detailed scam that convinced her that her bank account was compromised, and she needed to move $15,000 to a Bitcoin digital wallet or she'd lose the money.
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