Community
Clayton Library Looks Back At Readers’ Top Picks of 2025
CLAYTON – As we say goodbye to 2025, the Town of Clayton looks back at the books that captivated the attention of nearly 11,500 library cardholders over the past year.…
Fundraiser Established For Couple Who Lost Home In Christmas Eve Fire
BENSON — A GoFundMe fundraiser has been established to support Roy Lee and Brenda Matthews after their home was destroyed in a Christmas Eve house fire on Elevation Road outside…
Appearance Commission Reports Productive Year To Smithfield Council
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council heard the annual report of the Smithfield Appearance Commission at its Dec. 16 meeting, with Appearance Commission Vice Chairman Emery Ashley Jr. presenting highlights…
Johnston County Omega Psi Phi Members Brighten Christmas For Local Families
SMITHFIELD – For the eighth consecutive year, the distinguished men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. who live or work in Johnston County—known as the JoCo Ques—continued their tradition of…
Clayton Unveils Renderings For New Southwest Public Safety Center
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton is sharing renderings for its new Southwest Public Safety Center, a 24,000-square-foot facility that will combine fire and police operations under one roof. Located…
Market Street Task Force Formed As Town Requests 90-Day Extension From NCDOT
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council voted unanimously on Dec. 16 to form a Market Street Task Force Action Committee and to request a 90-day extension from the North Carolina…
Officers Spread Holiday Cheer During Annual Cops & Kids Christmas Event
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Local law enforcement officers helped bring holiday joy to local children during the Cops & Kids Christmas Shopping Event, hosted by the Johnston County Fraternal Order of…
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…
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…
