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Years In The Making, Johnston County’s First Regional Park Opens July 24
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — After years of planning and construction, Johnston County is ready to open the gates to its first regional park. County leaders will officially dedicate Johnston County Regional…
Princeton Receives $500,000 Grant For Park Project
PRINCETON, N.C. — The Town of Princeton has been awarded a $500,000 state grant to help fund capital improvements for a new community park. Town officials announced the grant, calling…
Local Police Officers Recognized By MADD For DWI Enforcement Efforts
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recognized two Johnston County law enforcement officers Friday, July 17, for their commitment to removing impaired drivers from local roadways and…
Clayton Rivalry Helps Save Lives One Donation At A Time
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Clayton Fire Department claims this year’s Battle of the Badges Blood Drive title after a close vote during Friday’s friendly competition. Together, the Clayton Fire Department…
Veteran Firefighter Brannan Barbee Selected To Lead Selma Fire Department
SELMA, N.C. — Brannan Barbee has been named Fire Chief for the Town of Selma, bringing more than 20 years of fire service experience and a long history of serving…
Benson Announces Memorial Service Arrangements For Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley
BENSON, N.C. — The Town of Benson has announced memorial service arrangements to honor Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley, who died Saturday, July 11, following a courageous battle with cancer. Holley…
One Big Family: Fragile X Bowl-a-Thon Brings Hope And Awareness
CLAYTON, N.C. — For a few hours Sunday afternoon, the focus at Rainbow Lanes wasn’t on strikes or spares. It was on families. The North Carolina Fragile X Foundation hosted…
A Piece of Someone’s History: Health Department Employee Seeks Owner Of Lost Photograph
Do You Recognize This Photo? SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Sometimes the most valuable things aren’t expensive—they’re memories. A Johnston County Health Department employee is hoping the community can help reunite someone…
Smithfield Appearance Commission Cancels July 14 Meeting
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Town of Smithfield Appearance Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting planned for Tuesday, July 14. According to a public notice, the commission canceled the meeting…
As Grocery Prices Rise, Mobile Market Serves Hundreds Of Johnston County Families
CLAYTON, N.C. — As summer temperatures soar and utility bills climb, more Johnston County families are turning to a weekly mobile grocery market to help make ends meet. Ripe for…
Benson Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley Dies After Battle With Cancer
BENSON, N.C. — The Town of Benson is mourning the loss of Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley, who died Saturday, July 11, after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer. Holley…
Volunteers Sought For Annual Neuse River Cleanup
CLAYTON, N.C. — Volunteers are being asked to roll up their sleeves and help remove litter and debris from the Neuse River during the Friends of Johnston County Parks’ annual…
