Community
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…
Wilson’s Mills Names First Full-Time Fire Chief
WILSON’S MILLS — The Wilson’s Mills Fire Department has entered a new era with the appointment of Jason Moore as its first full-time fire chief. Moore, a veteran with 35…
Community Vision Becomes Reality As Johnston County Begins Park Construction
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County will break ground on its first park on Friday, Dec. 5. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. at 444 Matthews Road, Clayton, in the Cleveland…
For Registrar Craig Olive And His Family, Alzheimer’s Hits Close To Home
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month JOHNSTON COUNTY – For Johnston County Registrar of Deeds Craig Olive and his blended family, Alzheimer’s disease is personal. He and his kin have seen…
More Than a Funeral Home—Cromartie-Miller Was a Cornerstone Of Dunn
DUNN – After 119 years of dedicated service, Cromartie-Miller Funerals and Cremations will conclude its remarkable chapter in Dunn on December 1, 2025. While the doors of the historic funeral…
Princeton Unveils New Entrance Signs
PRINCETON — The Town of Princeton has installed two new entrance signs after receiving a $45,000 grant through a partnership with the N.C. Department of Commerce and East Carolina University…
Town Manager Michael Scott Announces Retirement
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Town Manager Michael Scott, who has served in the position since 2016 and has been a central figure in town leadership, announced Tuesday night that he will…
JCI Celebrates 50 Years of Empowering People And Building Pathways To Purpose
SELMA — JCI celebrated its 50th anniversary on November 6, honoring five decades of service, community partnership, and dedication to helping individuals with disabilities achieve independence, meaningful work, and community…
Chipotle Opens Flowers Plantation Location In Clayton
CLAYTON — Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its Flowers Plantation location Wednesday, bringing the national fast-casual chain to one of Johnston County’s fastest-growing communities. The new restaurant, located at 29 District…
Princeton Fire Department Names First Full-Time Chief
PRINCETON — The Princeton Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) has reached a major milestone with the appointment of its first-ever full-time Fire Chief Adam Stanley. Chief Stanley officially began his new…
