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Workshop cracks open a Ukrainian tradition

1 week ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Scott Bolejack |McKenzie Miller

Image of Mark Baugher works on his pysanky egg during a workshop in Clayton. McKenzie Miller | Johnstonian News CLAYTON — What began more than 2,000 years ago as a spiritual practice has evolved into a richly symbolic and artistic celebration of life and culture.
At McGee’s Middle, they’re masters of vocabulary

3 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Scott Bolejack |McKenzie Miller

BENSON — At McGee’s Crossroads Middle School, students are taking vocabulary learning to the next level through competition. “We do this through a website called Vocabulary.com,” explained Stenson Lee, who teaches eighth-grade English and language arts at McGee’s. “Every year they have what’s called a vocabulary bowl. The competition is mastering the definitions of different vocabulary words, and based on […]
Auto repair arrives in West Smithfield

3 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Scott Bolejack |McKenzie Miller

SMITHFIELD — Wilmington-based N. Carolina Auto Solutions has moved its Johnston County outlet to a new home. The auto repair and maintenance shop has moved from Clayton to 1140 W. Market St. in Smithfield. “The building was falling apart,” owner Jordan Hinkle said of the Clayton space. “We needed to get out of where we were.”The shop landed in West Smithfield because of a bet he made.
JCC will put a Novo Nordisk donation to work

3 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Scott Bolejack |McKenzie Miller

CLAYTON — A cutting-edge industrial robot is now helping Johnston Community College students gain hands-on training in automation and robotics. Insulin maker Novo Nordisk donated the robot to JCC on March 25 at the Johnston County Workforce Development Center. “The functionality of this robot, although it operates perfectly, didn’t meet what we needed for functionality on the line anymore,” said Jamie Ellis, a project manager at Novo Nordisk.
Curtain rises on JCC drama club

1 month ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Scott Bolejack |McKenzie Miller

SMITHFIELD — Under the glow of stage lights, Johnston Community College’s first drama club, Jag Theatrics, is ushering in a new era. Two years ago, in the fall of 2023, JCC student Zackery Schultz saw an opportunity to bolster the performing arts on campus. “The Spectrum Club held a drama club each week that I would attend,” said Schultz, now president of Jag Theatrics. “We would do improv games and whatnot, and it was really fun.”Seeing students’ enthusiasm, Schultz recognized a bigger need.
Selma General Store welcomes new owner

1 month ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Scott Bolejack |McKenzie Miller

SELMA — A Pine Level family has taken the reins of the Downtown Selma General Store. Chandler Bailey, 25, is the family member shoppers are most likely to see. “Everyone has a hand in it,” he said, “but I’m there seven days a week.”The general store hit Bailey’s radar about six months ago. “I was getting tattooed across the street at the Combined Lines Tattoo Shop,” he said.
Selma police deploy cameras across town

1 month ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Scott Bolejack |McKenzie Miller

SELMA — Townspeople might have noticed new cameras looking over their shoulders. Last summer, then-Congressman Wiley Nickel delivered a $330,000 grant to the Selma Police Department, which will use the money to buy license plate reader cameras from Flock Safety. “We’re finally seeing some of that stuff come to life,” Police Chief Jamie Hughes said of the grant dollars. Flock Safety cameras use AI to scan license plates and track vehicles for security and law enforcement.
His hobby is making movies

1 month ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Scott Bolejack |McKenzie Miller

CLAYTON — Jermaine Nix’s journey into filmmaking began at a formative age. “I got my first camcorder when I was probably about 13, and I went out in the middle of the woods and just started recording things,” said Nix, 31, of Clayton. “I filmed this small little film. I was proud of myself at that time, but looking back, I realized it was terrible.”His passion for storytelling, however, only grew from there.
Ready to get organized? Maria Butler can help.

2 months ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Scott Bolejack |McKenzie Miller

CLAYTON — During COVID-19, home organization became a trend, with homeowners seeking storage solutions and curated spaces. Maria Butler of Clayton took that a step further, launching Clearly Organized, a business that helps people organize their closets, pantries, cabinets and other spaces. “We love doing the whole house because we feel like it just allows us to set up some really strong systems,” Butler said.