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Selma Shines Purple For Awareness Memorial
Selma Police Department Lights Up Purple For Michiko Duff And Fentanyl Awareness SELMA – The Selma Police Department, in conjunction with Town of Selma staff, will light the Police Department…
Benson Selects Casandra Stack As 2024 Black History Honoree
BENSON – The Town of Benson and the Benson Museum of Local History are excited to announce this year’s Black History honoree is Commissioner and Mayor Pro-Tem Casandra Stack. As…
Five Below Is Coming To Dunn
By Dunn Daily Record DUNN – Five Below, a specialty discount store aimed at tweens and teens, is coming to Dunn. An RGC Ventures map and tenant roster of the…
First New Baby Of 2024!
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Congratulations to Rebecca and Andy Carey on delivering the first baby of the New Year at UNC Johnston Health. Sweet little Lyla Grace was born at 8:31…
Rains Family Donates $100,000, Challenges Others To Contribute
PRINCETON – Don and Vicky Rains recently donated $100,000 to the Princeton Public Library and construction of the new Community Center in Princeton. While making the generous donation, Mr. Rains…
Four Oaks Commissioners Sworn In
FOUR OAKS – Three commissioners on the Four Oaks Town Council received their oaths, December 18, at the Four Oaks Town Hall. Newly elected Commissioner Tony Capps received his Oath…
Outgoing Four Oaks Mayor Pro Tem Recognized
FOUR OAKS – The Four Oaks Town Council and Mayor Vic Medlin recognized Mayor Pro Tem Andy Hardy during their December 18 meeting. Mr. Hardy was elected in 2016. He…
Angel Tree Program Brightens Christmas For Hundreds Of Children
SMITHFIELD – The annual Johnston County Department of Social Services Angel Tree program brightened Christmas for several hundred needy children this year. Johnston County DSS employees recently came together to…
Kenly Community Recognizes Exceptional Contributors
KENLY – With the support from the Town Board, Mayor, and the Town Manager, the Kenly Police Department had the privilege of honoring and recognizing three remarkable individuals this holiday…
A Look Back – Christmas 1962
It’s 1962. Wake Forest University coach ‘Bones’ McKinney leads the Demon Deacons to the Final Four, Johnny Carson hosts his first Tonight Show, MIT transmits a TV signal by satellite,…
Princeton Fire Department Acquires Land For Second Fire Station
PRINCETON – The Princeton Volunteer Fire Department has acquired land for the department’s second fire station, Station 2, in the Rains Crossroads area of their coverage district. The addition of…
Blackman’s Crossroads Fire Department Gives Santa A Ride
FOUR OAKS – The Blackman’s Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department received a unique call for assistance, Sunday night. Santa Claus needed a ride to a nearby event. The elves were busy…
