Community
Patriotic Church Service Honors ‘Hometown Heroes’
Johnston County ‘Hometown Heroes’ Honored During 9/11 Remembrance Service CLAYTON, N.C. – Music, historical videos, patriotic words and Biblical guidance filled Fellowship Baptist Church on Main Street in Clayton during…
77th Benson Mule Days Set For Sept. 24-27
BENSON, N.C. – Mules, rodeos, live music, a downtown parade and four days of carnival rides will return to Benson later this month for the 77th annual Benson Mule Days.…
Smithfield Lowe’s Volunteers Help Revitalize Four Oaks Park
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – Barbour’s Grove Park in Four Oaks received a two-day makeover thanks to volunteers from the Smithfield Lowe’s store. Employees worked at the park Aug. 25 and…
Clayton Carries 9/11 Stories Forward 25 Years Later
CLAYTON, N.C. – 25 years after September 11, 2001, the Clayton community carries forward the stories of those who were lost and the people whose lives were forever changed. On…
Free Concert Series Returns To Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Smithfield’s Fall Fridays on Front concert series returns Friday, Sept. 11, with the first of three free concerts planned this fall at the Neuse River Amphitheater. The…
Clayton To Explore Future Of Historic Robertson Mule Building
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Town of Clayton will host a public presentation focused on the history of the B.M. Robertson Mule Co. Building and possible future uses for the downtown…
Karen Padgett Named 2026 Recipient Of Stevens Award
GARNER, N.C. – A Garner resident with more than four decades of wide-ranging contributions to the community has been selected to be the 2026 recipient of the James R. Stevens…
Selma Proclaims Sept. 7-13 First Responders Appreciation Week
SELMA, N.C. – Selma police officers and firefighters were recognized as town officials proclaimed Sept. 7-13 as First Responders Appreciation Week. A number of members of the Selma Police Department…
Archer Lodge Adopts Updated Land Use Plan
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – With its population expected to nearly double over the next 25 years, the Town of Archer Lodge has adopted an updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan to…
Walk To Raise Awareness, Support Mental Health Services Coming To Clayton
CLAYTON, N.C. — Residents will have an opportunity to show their support for mental health awareness during the county’s first-ever NAMIWalk. NAMI Johnston County announced it will host the inaugural…
NC Freedom Fest Returns
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – NC Freedom Fest is making its return, and this year’s celebration is set to be one of the most meaningful yet. On Saturday, September 12, 2026, Downtown…
KS Bank Launches Pet Supply Drive To Support Local Animal Shelters
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – KS Bank is inviting their customers and community to help make a difference in the lives of shelter animals through its Pet Supply Donation Drive, benefiting animal…
