Community
Clayton Fitness To Become New Community Recreation Facility
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton has announced the purchase of Clayton Fitness, a longtime community landmark, which will be transformed into a new Town intergenerational community facility. The Town…
Shining Bright: How Lights And Sound Power Every Shot At The Clayton Center
CLAYTON – From glowing beams of light to perfectly balanced sound, The Clayton Center creates a live experience that captivates every audience member. Behind the scenes, skilled technicians carefully coordinate…
2025 Miss Selma Railroad Days Court
SELMA – The Town of Selma is proud to introduce the 2025 Miss Selma Railroad Days Court. These outstanding young women will serve as ambassadors for the Town of Selma…
County Commissioners Fund Baseball Stadium While School, Infrastructure Needs Loom
County Bets On Baseball With $2 Million — Payback May Take 16 Years By The Smithfield Weekly Sun SMITHFIELD – Smithfield’s Town Manager Mike Scott asked commissioners Monday morning to…
Family Of Fire Victim Launches GoFundMe To Cover Funeral Expenses
CLAYTON — The family of a Johnston County man who died in a house fire late last month has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral and burial costs.…
Split Vote: Smithfield Halts Plans For Massive 1,147-Home Subdivision Near Wilson’s Mills
SMITHFIELD. — In front of a packed, standing-room-only crowd, the Smithfield Town Council on Tuesday night rejected a proposal to annex and rezone a 498-acre tract of land for the…
Celebrating A Community Icon: Marian Mullen Named Selma Railroad Days Parade Grand Marshal
SELMA – The Town of Selma has announced that Mrs. Marian Mullen has been named Grand Marshal for the 50th Annual Selma Railroad Days Parade, taking place on Saturday, October…
Downtown Smithfield Is Getting A New Park — And You Can Help Name It
SMITHFIELD — Big changes are coming to downtown Smithfield. The corner of Market Street and N 3rd Street will undergo a major makeover by turning an underused, overgrown lot into…
Selma To Celebrate 50th Annual Railroad Days Festival – September 29 To October 5
SELMA — The Town of Selma is proud to celebrate a major milestone this fall as the Railroad Days Festival marks its 50th anniversary. From Monday, September 29 through Sunday,…
Mule Days 2025
BENSON – A large crowd filled downtown Benson on Saturday for Mule Days 2025. The annual parade was a big hit with young and old, with many horses, bands, floats—and…
Smithfield To Honor Tuscarora Heritage With Downtown Mural
SMITHFIELD — The Town of Smithfield is preparing to celebrate its Native American roots with a large public mural honoring the town’s Tuscarora heritage — a project that will now…
Planning Board Rejects 1,147-Lot Bellamy Subdivision
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Planning Board has voted unanimously against a proposed 1,147-lot residential development, raising concerns about traffic, land use compatibility, and the impact on nearby rural infrastructure. At…
