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Six New Smithfield Police Officers Take Oath of Office
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Six new officers with the Smithfield Police Department were formally sworn in during a Town Council meeting on March 3, 2026, by Mayor Andy Moore. The police…
New Trash Trap To Capture Litter In Smithfield’s Spring Branch
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A trash-collection device designed to capture floating debris before it reaches the Neuse River will soon be installed on a creek in the heart of Smithfield. Staff…
Clayton Fire Secures Fire Marshal Designation
CLAYTON, NC – Fire Marshal Michael Tatum of the Clayton Fire Department has received one of the most prestigious credentials in the fire service, placing him among a select group…
Veteran Who Shielded Soldiers From Bomb Receives New Home In Johnston County
FOUR OAKS, N.C. — A wounded U.S. Army veteran who lost both arms while protecting fellow soldiers in Iraq was welcomed into a new specially adapted home Thursday during a…
Worley Re-Elected To ICBA Federal Delegate Board
SMITHFIELD – The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has announced that community banker Earl W. Worley, Jr., President/CEO of KS Bank was re-elected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board.…
FFA Highlights The Strength Of Agricultural Education In Johnston County
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County proudly joined more than one million Future Farmers of America (FFA) members nationwide in celebrating National FFA Week, Feb. 21-28. This year’s theme, “Learn to Do,…
Princeton Secures Nearly $2 Million In Grants For Water And Sewer Upgrades
PRINCETON, NC – The Town of Princeton has been awarded two significant grants totaling $1,960,168 from the North Carolina State Water Infrastructure Authority (SWIA). These funds, approved during the February…
Chamber Foundation Formed To Strengthen Economic Opportunity In Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS — The Four Oaks Chamber Foundation has been established as the official charitable arm of the Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce, expanding the Chamber’s mission to promote economic…
Clayton Church Expands Outreach With Inaugural Spanish Service
CLAYTON, NC — Sunday morning marked a new chapter for Fellowship Baptist Church as approximately 120 people gathered for the inaugural service of its new Spanish-language ministry. Pastor Alex Ramirez,…
Jase Robertson Headlines Recovery-Focused Gathering
‘Beyond the Blind’ Brings 1,000 to Smithfield for Faith-Based Recovery Rally SMITHFIELD — About 1,000 people filled the auditorium at Johnston Community College on Feb. 19 for “Beyond the Blind,”…
Legacy Business In Coats Closing Friday
By Robert Jordan Daily Record of Dunn COATS – For almost 60 years, the Stewart family has owned and operated what is now Stewart’s Tire Service in Coats, but that…
Activate Selma Announces New Officers For 2026
SELMA — Activate Selma, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose focus is revitalizing downtown Selma, is proud to announce its newly elected Officers for the 2026 term. As the organization enters its…
