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Kenly Officers Promote Railroad Safety One Lollipop At A Time
KENLY, N.C. — There were plenty of smiles around Kenly on Wednesday, but behind every lollipop handed out by local police officers was an important safety message that could one…
Benson Announces July 3 Independence Day Celebration And Fireworks
BENSON, N.C. — The Town of Benson and Benson Parks and Recreation will celebrate Independence Day with an evening of family fun, entertainment and fireworks on Friday, July 3. This…
Book Lovers Gain New Destination In Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — Book lovers will soon have a new place to browse for their next page-turner as Once Upon A Crime prepares to open its doors in Downtown Smithfield. The…
Chick-fil-A Announces June 25 Opening In Flowers Plantation
CLAYTON, N.C. — Residents of the rapidly growing Flowers Plantation community will soon have a new dining option close to home. Chick-fil-A in Flowers Plantation will open on Thursday, June…
New Benson Booster Club Formed To Support Parks & Rec Programs
BENSON, N.C. — A new nonprofit organization has been established in Benson with a mission of supporting the Town of Benson Parks and Recreation Department through volunteer service, fundraising efforts…
Johnston Residents Shred 25,000 Pounds Of Documents At Annual Event
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Hundreds of Johnston County residents took advantage of a free document shredding event Saturday aimed at helping protect personal information and prevent identity theft. The Johnston County…
Benson Employees Commended For Going Above And Beyond
BENSON, N.C. — Two Town of Benson Public Works employees have been recognized for their dedication, teamwork and service to the community. Dylan Rhodes and Doug Jackson recently received letters…
Benson Police, Parks & Rec Launch New Camp For Middle School Students
BENSON, N.C. — Local middle school students will have the opportunity to build friendships, develop leadership skills and connect with community leaders during a new summer program coming to Benson.…
Firefighters Gain Rare Training Equipment From Novo Nordisk
CLAYTON, NC – The Clayton Fire Department is strengthening its emergency response efforts thanks to a rare donation from Novo Nordisk’s Clayton facility, a global pharmaceutical company. The donation includes…
Happy Birthday, Sara Beth: Clayton Girl Continues Inspiring Others Through Cancer Journey
CLAYTON, N.C. — When yearbook signing day arrived at LifeSpring Academy, Sara Beth Bagley’s mother expected to see students exchanging signatures and saying goodbye for the summer. One of the…
Life Is Sweeter For The Sullivans
By Mary Michael Wood NC Department of Agriculture LUCAMA, N.C. – For Scott and Katie Sullivan, love didn’t just grow in fields, it started with Scott’s cabbage crop. The couple…
Clayton Honors Juneteenth Through Learning And Celebration
CLAYTON, N.C. – Community members are walking away from Clayton’s Juneteenth Celebration with new tools to explore family history, a deeper appreciation for Black culture, and a better understanding of…
