Community
Johnston, Harnett Counties And Town Of Garner Awarded Recreation Grants
RALEIGH – Three local communities — Johnston County, Harnett County, and the Town of Garner — will receive significant funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to enhance…
Smithfield Police Department Launches New Mobile App
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Police Department is enhancing its ability to engage with the community and keep residents safe through the launch of a new mobile app that makes it…
Boys & Girls Clubs Awarded $5,000 Grant To Expand Youth Programs
Funding will enhance services in Selma and Smithfield JOHNSTON COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County has received a $5,000 grant from the 2025 Johnston County Community…
Johnston County 4-H Celebrates Inaugural “Lead With The Clover” Showcase
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A milestone moment unfolded in Johnston County as 4-H hosted its first-ever Lead with the Clover: Johnston County 4-H Showcase, an exciting new tradition that celebrated the…
Local Flag Replacement Program Promotes Patriotism And Respect
CLAYTON – In a quiet but powerful show of patriotism, the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 71 has launched a unique flag replacement program that is making a…
Educator, Entrepreneur, Trailblazer: Johnston County’s Susie Jane Malone Dies At 104
Beloved Teacher and Role Model Leaves Lasting Legacy JOHNSTON COUNTY — Susie Jane Malone, a longtime Johnston County educator and entrepreneur who helped lead the integration of local schools, passed…
Free Swim Safety Lessons Offered To Kids
CLAYTON – Local children in foster care and underserved communities will now have access to free, life-saving swim lessons thanks to a new partnership between the Carolina Swims Foundation and…
Clayton Fitness To Become New Community Recreation Facility
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton has announced the purchase of Clayton Fitness, a longtime community landmark, which will be transformed into a new Town intergenerational community facility. The Town…
Shining Bright: How Lights And Sound Power Every Shot At The Clayton Center
CLAYTON – From glowing beams of light to perfectly balanced sound, The Clayton Center creates a live experience that captivates every audience member. Behind the scenes, skilled technicians carefully coordinate…
2025 Miss Selma Railroad Days Court
SELMA – The Town of Selma is proud to introduce the 2025 Miss Selma Railroad Days Court. These outstanding young women will serve as ambassadors for the Town of Selma…
County Commissioners Fund Baseball Stadium While School, Infrastructure Needs Loom
County Bets On Baseball With $2 Million — Payback May Take 16 Years By The Smithfield Weekly Sun SMITHFIELD – Smithfield’s Town Manager Mike Scott asked commissioners Monday morning to…
Family Of Fire Victim Launches GoFundMe To Cover Funeral Expenses
CLAYTON — The family of a Johnston County man who died in a house fire late last month has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral and burial costs.…
