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Smithfield Performing Arts Center To Celebrate The Holidays With Classic Christmas Films
SMITHFIELD — The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC), in partnership with the Smithfield Historic Foundation and Carolina Packers, is excited to announce a series of holiday movie events at the…
Celebrate Christmas In Bentonville
FOUR OAKS – Bentonville Battlefield will offer visitors a glimpse of holiday seasons past during the site’s holiday open house event, In Heavenly Peace. On Saturday, Dec. 6, from 5:00…
Wilson’s Mills Names First Full-Time Fire Chief
WILSON’S MILLS — The Wilson’s Mills Fire Department has entered a new era with the appointment of Jason Moore as its first full-time fire chief. Moore, a veteran with 35…
Clayton Gathers For A Night Of Lights, Music, And Holiday Cheer
CLAYTON — Downtown Clayton will transform into a festive holiday destination on Thursday, Dec. 4, as the town hosts its annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting along Main Street. The…
Community Vision Becomes Reality As Johnston County Begins Park Construction
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County will break ground on its first park on Friday, Dec. 5. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. at 444 Matthews Road, Clayton, in the Cleveland…
For Registrar Craig Olive And His Family, Alzheimer’s Hits Close To Home
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month JOHNSTON COUNTY – For Johnston County Registrar of Deeds Craig Olive and his blended family, Alzheimer’s disease is personal. He and his kin have seen…
More Than a Funeral Home—Cromartie-Miller Was a Cornerstone Of Dunn
DUNN – After 119 years of dedicated service, Cromartie-Miller Funerals and Cremations will conclude its remarkable chapter in Dunn on December 1, 2025. While the doors of the historic funeral…
Princeton Unveils New Entrance Signs
PRINCETON — The Town of Princeton has installed two new entrance signs after receiving a $45,000 grant through a partnership with the N.C. Department of Commerce and East Carolina University…
Town Manager Michael Scott Announces Retirement
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Town Manager Michael Scott, who has served in the position since 2016 and has been a central figure in town leadership, announced Tuesday night that he will…
Celebrate The Holiday Season In Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – Downtown Smithfield is ready to sparkle this holiday season with a series of festive events, starting Friday, November 28, and continuing through December 21. From the beloved tree…
JCI Celebrates 50 Years of Empowering People And Building Pathways To Purpose
SELMA — JCI celebrated its 50th anniversary on November 6, honoring five decades of service, community partnership, and dedication to helping individuals with disabilities achieve independence, meaningful work, and community…
Chipotle Opens Flowers Plantation Location In Clayton
CLAYTON — Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its Flowers Plantation location Wednesday, bringing the national fast-casual chain to one of Johnston County’s fastest-growing communities. The new restaurant, located at 29 District…
