Welding Student Uses Training To Assist Missionaries

During the weeks between high school graduation and his first semester at Central Carolina Community College, Dylan Smith could have done just about anything. Make some money with a summer job. Spend time relaxing at the beach. Or maybe hang…
Town Of Clayton Proclaims November 10th ‘American Legion Auxiliary Centennial Day’

Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod has declared Sunday, November 10th, 2019 as “American Legion Centennial Day.” Mayor McLeod presented a proclamation to members of the Clayton American Legion Auxiliary and praised the local organization. The American Legion Auxiliary is the world’s largest…
Eagle Scout Is Dedicated To Helping Others

On Sunday, November 3rd, an Eagle Scout Ceremony was held at Calvary Chapel of Clayton for Eagle Scout John Reece Sayas from Boy Scout Troop 77 of Smithfield. John was also presented with the Eagle Scout Good Citizenship Award from…
Social Security Matters – Should I Claim Benefits at Age 67 if I’m working?

by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Should I Claim Benefits at Age 67 if I’m working? Dear Rusty: My wife and I were talking to some other senior citizens who say…
Garner Police Investigate Sexual Assault

The Garner Police Department is investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred Thursday night at the Westchester Apartments at 905 7th Avenue. The 27-year-old victim reported that she returned home to her first-floor apartment around 10:30 p.m. Upon entering the…
Cleveland High Marching Band Has Outstanding Year

The 126 member Cleveland Arts Performance Ensemble had a remarkable performance at the 2019 Bands of America Virginia Regional Championship held at Liberty University. In an intense field of 26 top bands from six states, the Cleveland Arts Performance Ensemble was…
Smithfield Convenience Store Robbed

Smithfield Police are investigating the late-night robbery of a convenience store. It happened shortly after 11:00pm Wednesday at the Speedway at 2103 S. Brightleaf Boulevard. Police Captain R. Sheppard said a lone black male suspect entered the business with his face…
4 Inmates Treated For Smoke Inhalation After Fire Inside Jail

Four inmates were treated and released from the hospital today (Thursday) after inhaling smoke from a fire in the laundry room inside the Harnett County Detention Center. The fire was reported at 8:10AM. The inmates were transported to Central Harnett Hospital…
NC Supreme Court Celebrates 200th Anniversary By Holding Court Session In Johnston County

The Johnston County Judicial community will host the Supreme Court of North Carolina as part of the Court’s bicentennial celebration. The Court will hold a Criminal session and a Civil Session in the Historic Courtroom in the Johnston County Courthouse in…
4,000 Eighth Graders To Attend Inaugural JOCO WORKS Career Expo At JCC

Event is open to the general public from 2-4 p.m. Nov. 14. The inaugural JOCO WORKS Career Expo will be held Nov. 14-15 at Johnston Community College in Smithfield. Presented by Novo Nordisk, JOCO WORKS is an industry-led collaborative supported…








