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Johnston County Joins Campaign To Support Hidden Heroes
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston County has joined the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes initiative. “The Hidden Heroes are spouses, parents and children providing unpaid essential care to those wounded, ill…
Clayton Library Continues Bridging Generations Together
CLAYTON, NC – At the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library, the story is not just found in books. It is found in the people who walk through the doors each day. For…
Clayton Goes Green In Celebration Of Earth Day
CLAYTON, N.C. – Get ready to roll up those sleeves and show some love to the planet. Join the Town of Clayton in collaboration with Friends of Johnston County Parks for the annual Clayton…
Tuscarora Mural To Be Dedicated
SMITHFIELD, N.C. -The Johnston County Committee for America250NC will hold a dedication ceremony for a new mural in Downtown Smithfield honoring the Tuscarora people on Saturday, April 25, at 11…
Volunteers Needed For Smithfield’s Annual Litter Sweep
SMITHFIELD, NC — The Town of Smithfield is inviting residents to roll up their sleeves and take part in its upcoming Litter Sweep community cleanup event in celebration of Earth…
Family-Friendly Bingo Night Planned At Lees Chapel
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – Enjoy an evening of fun, food, and fellowship at an upcoming Bingo Night hosted by Lees Chapel Advent Christian Church. The event will take place on…
Mobile Market Brings Affordable Food Option To Johnston County Families
CLAYTON, N.C. — As gas and grocery prices continue to climb, many families across central North Carolina are making difficult choices — often cutting back on fresh, healthy food to…
Wilson’s Mills Announces 3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck Event
A Family-Friendly Day of Big Trucks, Big Fun, and Community Connection WILSON’S MILLS, NC — The Town of Wilson’s Mills invites families from across the region to its 3rd Annual…
Smithfield Votes To Allow Bars And Private Clubs Downtown
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A plan to allow private clubs and bars in Smithfield’s B‑1 (downtown) zoning district passed the Town Council on a 6–1 vote Tuesday night, despite concerns from…
Volunteers Needed For Johnston County Earth Day Litter Sweep
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – The Friends of Johnston County Parks will host its sixth annual countywide clean up on Saturday, April 18, in celebration of Earth Day. Volunteers will remove…
1,326-Unit Mallard Crossing Project Advances; Construction Could Begin Late 2026
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Smithfield Town Council on March 17 unanimously approved the preliminary plat for the Mallard Crossing subdivision, advancing a large-scale residential development planned east of Interstate 95.…
Community Invited To 8th Annual Cleveland FFA Ag Fest
CLAYTON, N.C. — The Cleveland FFA chapter will host its eighth annual Ag Fest on April 18 at Johnston Community College’s Cleveland Campus, offering a day of family-friendly activities and…
