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Clayton Police Hosting Annual Torch Run To Benefit Special Olympics
CLAYTON, N.C. — The Clayton Police Department will once again take to the streets of downtown Clayton as officers and community members participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run…
Target Opens New Store At Eastfield In Selma
SELMA, N.C. — A new Target store officially opened this week at the growing Eastfield development in Selma, bringing a major national retailer and approximately 150 new jobs to Johnston…
“Rededicate 250” Event Planned May 17 To Honor Faith, Freedom And Unity
CLAYTON, N.C. — Residents from across the area are invited to gather in downtown Clayton this weekend for a patriotic community event celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary and honoring the…
Kitchen Goat Feeds Donation Helps Kenly Families Battling Cancer
KENLY, N.C. — Kitchen Goat Feeds was selected as the CBS 17 3 Degree Guarantee charity for March 2026, resulting in a $2,400 donation through the station’s weather-based community giving…
‘Death By 1,000 Cuts’: Benson Manager Blames Years Of Overspending For Crisis
Proposal includes personnel freezes, department restructuring and renewed focus on rebuilding reserves BENSON, N.C. – Benson Town Manager Dane Rideout told town leaders Tuesday night the Town of Benson is…
GoFundMe Created To Help Johnston County Mother, Daughters After Devastating Fire
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A GoFundMe campaign has been established to help a Johnston County mother and her two young daughters after a weekend fire destroyed their home and nearly…
Princeton Welcomes New Primary Care And Wellness Practice
PRINCETON, N.C. — A new concierge-style healthcare practice has officially opened in Princeton and is now accepting patients. Crown Concierge Medicine celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony May…
Clayton Police Teen Academy Offers Hands-On Learning Experiences
CLAYTON, NC – The Clayton Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2026 Teen Academy, an annual hands-on program designed to teach young people about law enforcement while building leadership skills…
7 Awards Highlight Clayton’s Success In Public Communication
CLAYTON, NC – The Town of Clayton Communication and Outreach Department is the recipient of seven awards from the North Carolina City and County Communicators Excellence in Communications Awards. The…
Inside Johnston County’s Past: New Bus Tours Explore Historic Homes, Churches, And Schools
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston County Committee for America250NC will offer a series of guided bus tours in May highlighting historic homes, churches, and African American heritage sites across the…
Local Sorority Organizing 5K To Support Youth Mental Health
CLAYTON, N.C. – A community-wide effort to raise awareness about youth mental health is coming to Clayton. The Johnston County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host…
Clayton Provides Equipment To Western North Carolina
CLAYTON, N.C. – Christmount Christian Assembly now has access to new wastewater equipment that will help keep its systems running safely and smoothly, thanks to a donation from the Town…
