Community
New Smithfield Police Chief Takes Oath, Holds Meet & Greet With Public
SMITHFIELD – Joined by his family, Smithfield Police Chief Peter “Pete” Hedrick took his official Oath of Office on October 19 at the Smithfield Town Hall. Mayor Andy Moore administered…
Miss Hispanic Heritage Johnston County 2024 Pageant Winners Announced
SELMA – The Rudy Theater hosted a night of elegance, talent, and cultural pride as the annual Miss Hispanic Heritage Johnston County 2024 Pageant unfolded, on September 18. Besides the…
Eagle Scout Jaden DeLucia Honored
CLAYTON – An Eagle Court of Honor was held on September 24 for Jaden Christopher DeLucia of Clayton. Jaden is the son of Anthony and Faith DeLucia. At the age…
Town Of Selma Crowns 2023 Selma Railroad Days Queens
Five newly crowned young ladies to represent the Town of Selma SELMA – On Saturday, September 23rd, the Town of Selma crowned the new 2023 Selma Railroad Days Queens. The…
Cleveland High’s Hanley House Named Miss North Carolina’s Teen 2023
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Hanley House lives by the phrase, “Always be ready!” The Cleveland High junior’s father instilled that notion in her at an early age. Although she didn’t quite…
Clayton Library Unveils StoryWalk At East Clayton Community Park
CLAYTON – Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library has announced the grand opening of the StoryWalk at East Clayton Community Park. This unique literary experience is a testament to the magic that happens…
Clayton Harvest Festival October 26-29
CLAYTON – The Clayton Chamber of Commerce (COCC) will host the 71st annual Harvest Festival, October 26-29, 2023. The Harvest Festival has roots dating back to 1951 when the Clayton…
Archer Lodge Announces New Partnership With Community Center, Agreement With JoCo Little League
ARCHER LODGE – The Town of Archer Lodge and the Archer Lodge Community Center (ALCC) have announced a new partnership for the Town and community. With a recent agreement between…
Hispanic Heritage Month Event
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Museum will be hosting a special Hispanic Heritage Month event on Saturday, October 14, at 11 am, highlighting the book, Moments, Memories and Men: An…
Cleveland High’s Hanley House Named Miss North Carolina’s Teen 2023
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Hanley House lives by the phrase, “Always be ready!” The Cleveland High junior’s father instilled that notion in her at an early age. Although she didn’t quite…
Junior Women’s League Of Smithfield Seeks Support For 8th Annual Touch-A-Truck Fundrasier
SMITFIELD – The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) will host its eighth annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown Smithfield. Touch-A-Truck…
Selma Railroad Days Festival October 6-8
SELMA – The annual three-day Selma Railroad Days Festival, celebrating Selma’s railroad tradition, will take place this year, October 6th through the 8th in Downtown Selma. The largest annual event…
