Community
Habitat Seeks Land Opportunities In Johnston County
RALEIGH – Habitat for Humanity of Wake County, which serves both Wake and Johnston counties, is seeking to expand the organization’s reach in Johnston County. “We know that the Johnston…
4th Annual Countywide Litter Clean Up In Honor Of Earth Day
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Friends of Johnston County Parks is hosting their fourth annual countywide clean up in honor of Earth Day. The event is a coordinated, county-wide litter clean…
Walking Trail Named In Memory Of Jackie Ray Bryant
SMITHFIELD – The Town Council approved a recommendation to name the newly constructed walking trail at Smith-Collins Park in memory of the long-time volunteer, coach, and employee with the town’s…
Powhatan OFWB Church Hosts Johnston County Agency Speakers
CLAYTON – Powhatan Original Freewill Baptist (OFWB) Church in Clayton has been inviting different Johnston County agencies to speak each month to the Senior Adult Ministry. The January speaker was…
Renovations Underway For Premiere Recreational Experience In Clayton
CLAYTON – In an exciting development for the residents of Clayton, the Town’s Parks and Recreation Community Center and the adjacent Community Park are set to undergo a transformative upgrade.…
JCPS Holds Town Hall To Receive Community Input On Strategic Plan
SMITHFIELD – On Monday, March 18, 2024, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held a Community Town Hall at Swift Creek Middle focused on incorporating community feedback and weighing in on…
Angier’s Turn To Honor The Best Of The Best
ANGIER – Tuesday night was Angier’s turn to recognize its outstanding residents when the Angier Chamber of Commerce hosted the 68th annual Awards Banquet outside at the Angier Depot. Courtesy…
Proof Of ID: Get (Library) Carded At Clayton Brewery
CLAYTON – Different kinds of identification cards are distilling at Deep River Brewing Company. Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library partnered with the local business to host “Get (Library) Carded” from 5 –…
Archer Lodge Town Park Grand Opening March 14
ARCHER LODGE – A number of activities are planned for the Grand Opening of the Archer Lodge Town Park. Activities get underway at 4:00pm Thursday, March 14th at the Town…
f(x) Robotics Wins Imagery Award For Fifth Year In A Row
By Eli Spottswood SMITHFIELD — On Sunday, March 3rd, FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) Team 6004 f(x) Robotics competed at the Chapel Hill High School District Competition. At the event, the…
Wilson’s Mills Fights Food Insecurities As A Community
WILSON’S MILLS – A community that loves to give back. Wilson’s Mills is striving to give back to their community and striking out food insecurities is its first goal. Grocery…
Smithfield FD Orders New Fire Truck
The town council approved the purchase of a new fire engine from Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks at a cost of $889,788. Due to a backlog of orders, it will take…
