Community
$1,200 Raised During Annie D. Jones Enrichment Fund 3K Walk
The 4th annual Annie D. Jones Child Enrichment Fund 3k Walk was held on Saturday, April 27th. A total of 35 participates walked the Greenway at Smithfield Community Park raising…
Sampson County Woman’s Mother’s Day Ticket Wins $1.3 million Jackpot
For Mother’s Day, Vielka Roman of Autryville got the gift of a lifetime when her sister’s present to her turned into a $1.3 million jackpot. “I just can’t believe it,”…
Kenly Man Drowns At Atlantic Beach
A Kenly man drowned Tuesday after being caught in a rip current at Atlantic Beach. The Atlantic Beach Police Department said the incident happened at 1:45pm Tuesday near the 700…
Town Of Coats To Vote On Alcohol
The Coats town board voted Thursday night to put the issue of alcohol sales in local establishments on the November ballot, giving the voting public the ultimate decision on what…
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 the following locations: Smithfield Community Park,…
Rain Shortens 25th Annual Johnston County Relay For Life Event
The 25th anniversary of Relay for Life was held on Saturday at SSS High School around the track at Charles Tucker Stadium. During the opening ceremonies, Pat Penny recognized various…
Town Council Settles Dispute Between Adjoining Property Owners
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council has settled a zoning issue between adjoining property owners after they could not work out a compromise. In April, we told you about the…
Publishers Clearing House Scam Costs Smithfield Man $4,277
The scam telephone call starts out by saying you are the winner of the Publishers Clearing House (PCH) sweepstakes. The caller claims to be a PCH attorney who will assist you…
CTSO Students Recognized By School Board
The Johnston County Board of Education recognized students in Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) that will compete in national CTSO competitions in the coming months. CTSOs are considered an…
His Tunes Are Legendary And The Legend Began In Benson
Jimmy Capps returns with honors He’s performed on “The Mother Church of Country Music” stage. His tunes can be heard in many of country music’s most iconic songs. And, for…
Smithfield Leaders Support Bill To Increase Local Sales Tax
Members of the Smithfield Town Council went on record last week in unanimous support of House Bill 396, a measure that could increase the local sales tax rate. If approved,…
36th Annual Clayton Road Race Draws Nearly 300 Runners
The Town of Clayton turned 150 this year and on Saturday morning hosted one of the longest running road races in the Triangle. Despite earlier threats of rain, the 36th…
