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Selma Proclaims Sept. 7-13 First Responders Appreciation Week
SELMA, N.C. – Selma police officers and firefighters were recognized as town officials proclaimed Sept. 7-13 as First Responders Appreciation Week. A number of members of the Selma Police Department…
Final Downtown Clayton Concert Of 2026 Set For Sept. 11
CLAYTON, N.C. – Downtown Clayton will close out its 2026 concert season Friday, Sept. 11, with one final night of live music at Town Square. CD & The Mix will…
Archer Lodge Adopts Updated Land Use Plan
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – With its population expected to nearly double over the next 25 years, the Town of Archer Lodge has adopted an updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan to…
Walk To Raise Awareness, Support Mental Health Services Coming To Clayton
CLAYTON, N.C. — Residents will have an opportunity to show their support for mental health awareness during the county’s first-ever NAMIWalk. NAMI Johnston County announced it will host the inaugural…
NC Freedom Fest Returns
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – NC Freedom Fest is making its return, and this year’s celebration is set to be one of the most meaningful yet. On Saturday, September 12, 2026, Downtown…
Corinth Holders Students Organize 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
WENDELL, N.C. – Corinth Holders High School will host a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Friday, Sept. 11, honoring the first responders who climbed the World Trade Center towers during…
KS Bank Launches Pet Supply Drive To Support Local Animal Shelters
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – KS Bank is inviting their customers and community to help make a difference in the lives of shelter animals through its Pet Supply Donation Drive, benefiting animal…
Former Mayor, Town Administrator Receives Long Leaf Pine Award
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – Former Archer Lodge Mayor and Town Administrator Mike Gordon has been awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in recognition of decades of military, civic…
Two Clayton Food Lion Associates Recognized For 35 Years Of Service
CLAYTON, N.C. — Two longtime employees at the Food Lion store in Clayton are being recognized for their dedication after each reached 35 years of service with the grocery retailer.…
Clayton Library Inspires Nearly 800 Summer Readers
CLAYTON, N.C. – As students head back to school, hundreds of Clayton readers are bringing a summer full of books, stories, and discovery with them. More than 790 children, teens,…
Clayton Library Makes Sure No Reader Is Forgotten
CLAYTON, N.C. – When Mardia Jacobs arrives at Blanche Connell’s home, she brings a bag filled with library materials. But over time, Jacobs has come to deliver something that cannot…
Ron Hester Announces Bid For Selma Mayor, Wants To Be ‘A Voice For The People’
SELMA, N.C. – Longtime Selma businessman and community leader Ron Hester has announced he is running for mayor, saying he wants to restore trust in town government and give residents…
