Community
“Shoe Us The Love” Drive Underway In Clayton Through Nov. 18
CLAYTON – The Woman’s Club of Clayton is collecting gently used shoes through Nov. 18 as part of a fundraising effort aimed at helping local families facing unexpected emergencies. The…
Mayor Proclaims Nov. 1 National Family Literacy Day In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — Mayor Andy Moore has proclaimed Nov. 1 as National Family Literacy Day in Smithfield, encouraging families to make reading and learning a shared activity. Moore presented the proclamation…
Spooky Secrets Leap Off The Page In Clayton
CLAYTON, N.C. – A dancing skeleton looking for a challenge and a mysterious voice in the attic are just a taste of the surprises waiting inside a new book written…
Clayton Veteran Carries Lessons Of Service Into Classroom
CLAYTON, N.C. – For retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Andrew Bond, serving his country has always meant putting others first. After 20 years in the military, he now…
Garner Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Awarded Accreditation Status For Third Consecutive Time
GARNER – The Garner Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department has been awarded accreditation status for the third consecutive time by the Commission for the Accreditation of Parks and Recreation…
Princeton High Student Wins Inaugural Essence Of Ava Scholarship Pageant
SMITHFIELD – Princeton High School junior Emma Marie Daughtry has been named the first Miss Downtown Smithfield and winner of the inaugural Essence of Ava Scholarship. Daughtry received a $1,000…
Annual Banquet Raises Support For Smithfield Pregnancy Center
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Choices Pregnancy Center has reached 60 percent of its annual fundraising goal following its Oct. 8 banquet and is continuing to seek donations to support its programs…
The Clayton Center Opens The Doors To The Arts
CLAYTON, N.C. – The lights go down, the room gets quiet, and attention turns to the stage. For the next hour or two, hundreds of people share something together without…
Princeton Veterans Day Ceremony Set For Nov. 7
PRINCETON — The Princeton Woman’s Improvement Club will hold its annual Veterans Day program Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Veterans Memorial in downtown Princeton. The ceremony will begin at 10…
Four Oaks Community Rallies Around Family Following Tragic Death Of 12-Year-Old Boy
FOUR OAKS – Family, friends, classmates and members of the community will gather tonight (Monday) for a candlelight vigil honoring the life of 12-year-old Austin “AJ” Paradise, who died Sunday…
Benson Veterans Day Celebration Set For Nov. 7
BENSON — Benson will honor area veterans Saturday, Nov. 7 with a day of activities including a 5K run, parade, ceremony, barbecue lunch and car show. Events begin at 7:30…
Johnston County Joins Operation Green Light Ahead Of Veterans Day
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County residents and businesses are being encouraged to shine a green light this fall as a visible show of support for local veterans. The Johnston County Board…
