Community
Stories & Songs Community Concert Feb. 15
DUNN – Central Baptist Church will host Stories & Songs, a community concert on Sunday, February 15 at 6:00 PM, featuring original music written by songwriters from within the church and…
JWL Announces Scholarship Opportunities For Johnston County High School Seniors
SMITHFIELD – The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) is now accepting applications for its 2026 High School Scholarship. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to female high school seniors…
Blackman’s Grove Church Pancake Supper Feb. 20
FOUR OAKS – The Blackman’s Grove Baptist Church Women on Missions (WOM) group invites you to an evening of food and fellowship during their annual Pancake Supper on Friday, February…
Johnston Health Foundation Appoints New Board Members
SMITHFIELD — Johnston Health Foundation has appointed six new members to its board of directors, strengthening the foundation’s leadership and its commitment to advancing health care and wellness across Johnston…
Smithfield Announces Art Contests For The 40th Annual Ham & Yam Festival
SMITHFIELD – Young artists from across Johnston County are invited to help shape the 40th Anniversary of the Ham and Yam Festival through two special art contests: the Ham &…
Smithfield Town Council Awards Bids For Three Projects
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council approved contracts for three Parks and Recreation projects during its Jan. 20 meeting, covering sports court resurfacing, greenway fencing, and HVAC replacement. Sports Court…
Smithfield Town Council Approves Board Appointments
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council approved two board appointments during its Jan. 20 meeting. Jane Shipman was reappointed to a third term on the Library Board of Trustees, continuing…
40 Years Of Ham & Yam: Sister Hazel To Headline 2026 Celebration
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield community is preparing for a major milestone as the 40th Annual Ham & Yam Festival announces Sister Hazel as this year’s headlining musical act. Known for…
Top Baby Names In Johnston County For 2025 Announced
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Craig Olive, Johnston County Register of Deeds, has released the most popular baby names for 2025 births in the county. Liam claimed the top spot for boys,…
Neuse Charter Student Recognized With DAR Scholarship, Top State Honors
SMITHFIELD – Neuse Charter School announces that senior Bella Strickland, the school’s 2025 Smith-Bryan Chapter DAR Good Citizen Award nominee, has been awarded the Smith-Bryan Chapter DAR Good Citizen Scholarship…
Benson To Honor Local Entrepreneur Linwood Sanders For Black History Month
BENSON — The Town of Benson and the Benson Museum of Local History have announced that this year’s Black History Month honoree is Benson resident and entrepreneur Linwood Sanders, affectionately…
Coat And School Supply Giveaway Set For January 31
SMITHFIELD – Local families are invited to attend the School Supply & WRAL Give a Kid a Coat Giveaway on Saturday, January 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at…
