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Police seek
robbery suspect
Police are asking for help to find a man they believe robbed a convenience store earlier this week.
About 11:15 p.m. Sunday, Clayton Police responded to a call at the Handee Hugo store at 11928 U.S. 70 Business. The lone employee in the store told police that a masked man carrying a long gun entered the store and stole money from the cash register, Police Chief Glen Allen said in a news release.
No one was injured, and police did not find the suspect when they searched the area. The suspect is described as a white male, about 5 feet 9 inches tall and 160 pounds. He was wearing a dark hooded jacket, jeans and a red bandanna that covered part of his face, Allen said.
Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact police at 919-553-4611. Or callers can contact Clayton Crime Stoppers at 919-359-TIPZ. Callers can remain anonymous, and a cash reward is available for information that leads to an arrest.
JCC seeking internships
Johnston Community College is seeking unpaid internships for six international students.
The students are studying at JCC as part of the Community College Initiative, a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
Student goals for an internship include observing and practicing skills in a professional setting and improving workplace communication.
Also, they hope to gain a better understanding of the American workplace so that they will return home better equipped to succeed in their chosen fields.
Heather Murphy, coordinator of global education and outreach at JCC, said the internships are valuable experiences for both the students and area employers. "JCC's international students have varied experiences and knowledge and can offer fresh perspectives, skills, energy and creative ideas to an organization," she said.
"Interns can provide additional assistance in times of peak demand, and hosting one can create good public relations within the community."
Fields of interest include nonprofit management; local government and civil service; management and financial services; computer programming and maintenance; graphic design; small-business management; and air conditioning, heating and refrigerator repair.
To learn more about hosting one of JCC's international students for an internship, contact Murphy at 919-209-2239 or at hemurphy@johnstoncc.edu. Student resumes and cover letters are available upon request.
Candidate files for
Wake board
Champ Claris of Raleigh has filed to run in the Republican primary for the District 2 seat on the Wake County Board of Commissioners. He is a real-estate broker and a former Raleigh City Council candidate.
"Wake County is at a crossroads," Claris said. "In a challenging economy, our focus should be on policies that promote job creation, rein in government spending, keep our taxes low and streamline services.
"I look forward to talking about these issues with voters across the county in the coming weeks and months. I plan on running a strong grassroots campaign that will cover all four corners of the county."
Claris has lived in North Carolina all of his life and has lived in Wake County since moving to Raleigh to attend N.C. State University in 1996. He is a residential real estate broker and consultant with Remax Capital Realty. Claris and his wife, Angie, live in South Raleigh.
Chlorine only in water
The Johnston County Water Treatment Plant will temporarily stop feeding ammonia with chlorine to disinfect the public water supply. Starting on or about Feb. 22, the water plant will start feeding chlorine only for about six weeks.
Customers who use kidney-dialysis machines and those who have tropical fish should be aware that the water will contain more chlorine until April 4 or so.
Johnston County supplies water to most county residents and businesses, including Four Oaks, Princeton, Kenly, Wilson's Mills, Clayton and all Johnston County water districts.
Most customers will not see any difference but some might notice a stronger chlorine odor about the water and might observe color change. For more information, call Johnston County Public Utilities at 919-989-5075.
Garner earns 'Main
Street' status
The Town of Garner was recently inducted into the state's Main Street program. The program will aid Garner in preserving its downtown commercial district.
Garner's Main Street program will be managed by the Garner Revitalization Association. For more details, go to downtowngarner.com.
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