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Archer Lodge Asks Residents to Take a Transportation Survey
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. –The Town of Archer Lodge is partnering with the UNC Master’s of City and Regional Planning Program to develop a Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) for the town.…
Johnston NAACP Announces Candidate Forum Ahead Of General Election
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston County Branch of the NAACP will host a nonpartisan candidate forum Friday, Oct. 9 at Johnston Community College. The forum will begin at 6 p.m.…
Clayton Fire Prevention Week Focuses On Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
CLAYTON — The Clayton Fire Department is taking fire prevention lessons into local schools this month while also inviting families to an Oct. 11 open house at Fire Station 1.…
Friendship Baptist Church Plans Oct. 11-15 Bible Conference
BENSON — Friendship Baptist Church will hold its Fall Bible Conference Sunday, Oct. 11 through Thursday, Oct. 15. The church is located at 416 Greenleaf Road, Angier, in the McGee’s…
From 1871 To Today: Baptist Center Church Celebrates 155 Years
CLAYTON, N.C. – A Johnston County church whose history dates to meetings held more than a century and a half ago will celebrate 155 years of worship and ministry this…
Southern JoCo Women’s Show Returns Thursday To Support Harbor
CLAYTON — More than 40 vendors will gather Thursday at The Clayton Center for the third annual Southern JoCo Women’s Show, an event supporting Harbor, Inc., Johnston County’s domestic violence…
Lees Chapel Advent Christian Church To Hold Homecoming, Revival Services
FOUR OAKS, N.C. — Lees Chapel Advent Christian Church will hold its annual Homecoming service Sunday, Oct. 4, followed by three nights of revival services. Homecoming will begin at 10:30…
Nine Trails Featured In 2026 Johnston County Hiking Challenge
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – Friends of Johnston County Parks is inviting residents and visitors to get outside this fall with the return of the JoCo Fall Hiking Challenge. The 2026…
“Fight For Janson” Fundraiser Set For Friday In Clayton
CLAYTON — The community will come together Friday, Oct. 2 for a fundraiser benefiting 8-year-old Janson Herring and his family as he undergoes treatment for a rare, inoperable brain tumor.…
Mark Your Calendars: 2026 Christmas Events Set In Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – It may only be September, but Smithfield is already making plans for Christmas. The town has released its 2026 holiday schedule, with events planned throughout December including…
Artists Of All Ages Sought For Downtown Dunn Chalk Fest
DUNN, N.C. – Artists from across North Carolina are being invited to “Make Your Mark” in downtown Dunn as Chalk Fest returns with an expanded focus on discovering and showcasing…
Carolina Creator Fest Puts Local Artists, Creativity On Display
New Johnston County Festival Invites Public Into Creative Process JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – A new arts festival built by local creators will give Johnston County residents a chance not only…
