Letter: 3rd Grader Overcomes Adversities To Make Honor Roll
By: Tara K. Sparks
My son, Sullivan Sparks is a 3rd grade student in the North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA) of Johnston County. He made...
Outgoing Selma Town Manager Makes Final Statement
SELMA - After nine months on the job, Steven Hicks resigned Monday afternoon (Aug 3). His resignation ends his brief tenure with the Town of Selma...
Kenly Native Publishes Her Uncle’s WWII Memoir
Mary Susan Heath, a native of Johnston County, has published a memoir about her uncle, military veteran Lehman (“Legs”) Johnson, Jr., entitled Legs Astride...
Benson Health Receives COVID-19 “Fill The Gap” Grant
BENSON – Benson Health has received a $35,455.04 grant through the North Carolina Healthcare Foundation’s COVID-19 Fill the Gap Response Fund. The funding will be...
Wayne County Public Library Launches Art Smart Program
Library seeks to support children’s learning and local businesses during COVID-19
On November 1st, the Wayne County Public Library in partnership with the Wayne County...
Early North Carolina Broadband Survey Data Shows Mediocre Access
By Johnny Kampis
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — North Carolinians can now view results from an ongoing survey designed to show gaps in coverage in the state,...
NC DMV Announces Driver License Office Changes During COVID-19 Outbreak
Services At Clayton And Smithfield Offices By Appointment Only
RALEIGH – Due to concern for the health and safety of its customers and staff during...
Clayton Fire Department Celebrates Lifelong Resident’s 100th Birthday
CLAYTON - Lifelong Clayton resident, Aldine Parrish, celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, September 10, surrounded by family, friends, and firefighters.
Mrs. Parrish was born...
Johnston County Clerk Of Court Office Closed For Remainder Of The Week
The Johnston County Clerk of Court Office closed around 10:00am today (Monday) due to COVID concerns. Clerk of Court Michelle Ball said the closure...
Smithfield Litter Sweep Rescheduled For This Saturday, May 18th
The Town of Smithfield’s Litter Sweep, postponed last month due to the weather, will be held this Saturday, May 18th beginning at 7am at...
