News
You Decide: What’s Behind the Three Top Issues?
By Dr. Mike Walden
When I was a kid in the 1950s, we used to call the middle months of the year the “lazy days...
Editorial: A Budget Worth Fighting For
By: Representative Larry Strickland
The North Carolina state budget, which was passed with bipartisan support, provides crucial investments in our region and across our great...
Schools
School Board Adopts Policy Changes
Changes Made To Attendance, Dress Code, Voter Registration, Animals In Schools Policies
By: Scott Bolejack
The Johnston...
JCC’s Chef Judy Is a Winner on Food Network’s Supermarket Stakeout
Chef Judy Cage took home the grand prize of $10,000
Chef Judith Cage, owner of Chef...
Clayton High Parent Advisory Council Demands Meeting With School Board
Members of the Clayton High School Parent Advisory Council (PAC) are demanding to meet with...
Smithfield
Leslie Hufton Takes Oath As Smithfield Police Officer
Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore administered the oath for newly hired Smithfield Police Officer Leslie Garner...
Smithfield Approves Large Indoor Hemp Greenhouse
In a unanimous vote, the Smithfield Town Council has approved a special use permit from...
Business Gas Leak Caused By Copper Theft, Police Say
Police in Smithfield are investigating a gas leak caused by a copper thief. Around 6:00AM...
Selma
Selma Jewelry Receives Business Excellence Award
By: Scott Bolejack
The Selma Town Council on Aug. 13th presented its Business Excellence Award to...
“No Excuse” Councilwoman Says For Train Depot Having No Air Conditioning For 3 Months
By: Scott Bolejack
Selma Town Council member Ann Williams was clearly irked on Tuesday.
The central air...
Police: DWI Suspect Arrested In Liquor Store Parking Lot Said He Hadn’t Drank All Day
A concerned motorist contacted police Aug. 9th reporting a possible impaired driving operating a silver...
