Community
Activate Selma Co-Founder Wins Prestigious Hobart Service Award
SELMA — Cindy Brookshire, co-founder of the volunteer-led nonprofit Activate Selma, has been honored with the Frances Finch Hobart Award for Voluntary Community Service. The award, presented annually by the…
Fraud Alert: Scam Targeting PPP Loan Recipients
SMITHFIELD – KS Bank, the NC Bankers Association, as well as state and federal banking regulators are seeing a scam increasingly spreading across the country that targets recipients of Paycheck…
Snuggle Into Winter Reading With The Clayton Library
CLAYTON – Escape the cold and dive into a good book with the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library’s 2025-2026 Winter Reading Challenge. Now through Saturday, February 28, participants can join the Cozy…
A Cherished Holiday Tradition Returns To Clayton’s Municipal Park
CLAYTON – Tens of thousands of twinkling lights will transform Municipal Park (325 McCullers Street) into a glowing winter wonderland for the beloved Merry Municipal Walk-Thru Light Show. Families and…
Locals, Vision, And History Unite To Bring Old Town Hall Back To Life
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton, together with local developers Carrie and Kevin Lee and entrepreneurs Erin Nenni and Christi Thompson, is celebrating the near completion of the revitalization of…
Jones Café Announces New Ownership After Nearly 68 Years Serving Clayton
CLAYTON – Jones Café, a beloved local staple in Clayton, North Carolina, has announced that owners Burr and Chrystal Jones have reached an agreement to sell their well-known establishment. Effective…
Elf Academy Brings Santa’s Workshop To Life For Local Children
CLAYTON – Kids are walking away from the 2025 Clayton Parks and Recreation Elf Academy with crafts in their hands, glitter on their sleeves, and the confidence that comes from…
More Time, Less Stress: Library Grows Its Popular Wrapping Program
CLAYTON — Holiday gift wrapping just got easier. Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is expanding its popular “Wrap It Up: Gift Wrapping Station” from a single-day event to a four-day program this…
Smithfield Holds Swearing-In Ceremony
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council convened Tuesday evening for a ceremonial meeting marked by the swearing-in of the mayor and four council members, as well as a special recognition…
Clayton Expands Downtown Social District Boundaries
CLAYTON – The Downtown Clayton Social District has expanded, adding new businesses and nearby streets. The updated boundaries include the south side of Second Street, the 200 block of Barbour…
Ribbon Cutting For Princeton Community Center & Public Library
PRINCETON – The Town of Princeton has announced the grand opening of a landmark facility that promises to shape the future of the community: the brand-new Princeton Community Center and…
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…
