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Summertime, and the living is easy

July 18, 2012

With apologies to George Gershwin, not so much if you’re into equities. Rollercoasters are great for summer vacations, but not so much for your investment…

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Nikki Dyke wins Hobart Award for Community Service

July 18, 2012

By Rebecca Putterman Reprinted from the July 7 2012 News & Observer  CLAYTON – Five years ago, Nikki Dyke saw the need for a youth theater…

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Our Board awards $33,000 in grants to non-profits

July 18, 2012

The Johnston County Community Foundation held its annual awards gathering on June 20 at the Johnston Medical Mall in Smithfield. The foundation presented over $33,000…

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Tickets Now Available for ACCF Wine Pairings Dinner: Aug 10th, 25th

July 13, 2012

Diners will begin their evening enjoying an aperitif and the scenic views at sunset that only Olde Beau can provide before enjoying a delicious five-course…

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Museum Of Cut & Engraved Glass

July 13, 2012

Jennifer Tolle Whiteside visited with George Siek recently to tour the Museum of Cut & Engraved Glass in Highlands.  The Museum has built its own…

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Inspirational longevity and chilling at summer camp

July 11, 2012

Dr. Betsy Bennett has served as the director of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh for the past 22 years and last…

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2012 Grant Awards Ceremony

July 11, 2012

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Wilson Education Partnership Fund to support excellence in education

July 3, 2012

(L-R)Bobby Boykin, WCCF board member; Martha Vick, executive director of the Wilson Education Partnership; Teresa Pope, WEP treasurer; Robert Wells, WEP president; Bob Watson, WCCF…

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Pride in the Tar Heel state

July 2, 2012

Despite our country’s many flaws I am proud to be an American.  And you better believe that I am proud to be from North Carolina. …