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Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road Coming To Benson Grove Baptist Church
BENSON, N.C. — A local gospel music concert is scheduled at Benson Grove Baptist Church, featuring Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road in a live performance open to the public. The…
Proposed Truck Storage Yard Rejected By Selma Town Board
SELMA, N.C. — The Selma Town Council unanimously denied a request to allow a commercial equipment storage lot following a public hearing. The decision came after an April 14 hearing…
Museum To Host Book Signing And Brunswick Stew Tasting
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Johnston County Museum will host a book-signing by Smithfield native Annie Cheatham during the Ham and Yam Festival on Saturday, May 2, between 11 a.m. and…
Clayton Names New Parks & Rec Assistant Director
CLAYTON, NC – The Town of Clayton has named Lauren Box as its new Parks and Recreation Assistant Director, bringing more than 15 years of experience supporting programs, staff, and…
Scoot Frozen Lemonade Reaches Nationwide Target Launch
By Mary Michael Wood NC Department of Agriculture SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. – Target shoppers will soon find a Got to Be NC product on shelves nationwide. Scoot Frozen Lemonade, launched…
Community Comes Together For Annual Earth Day Clean-Up
CLAYTON, NC – Parks and sidewalks across Clayton look cleaner and greener as volunteers wrap up the annual Earth Day Clean-Up, including nine-year-old Lola Melton, who spent the morning thinking…
Choices Pregnancy Center Hosts Inaugural “Choices For Life 5K,” Raises Over $10,000
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Choices Pregnancy Center held its inaugural “Choices for Life 5K” in Smithfield, drawing 70 participants and raising more than $10,000 to support local women and families.…
NCDOT To Dedicate I-95 Bridge To Dr. James W. Batten
MICRO, N.C. — A bridge in Johnston County will soon bear the name of a longtime educator and Navy veteran, as state and local officials prepare to honor the legacy…
Scholarship Pageant Returns To Johnston County: A Celebration Of Elegance And Service
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The wait is over! After last gracing the stage in 2021, the Johnston County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is thrilled to welcome back…
Johnston County Joins Campaign To Support Hidden Heroes
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston County has joined the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes initiative. “The Hidden Heroes are spouses, parents and children providing unpaid essential care to those wounded, ill…
Clayton Library Continues Bridging Generations Together
CLAYTON, NC – At the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library, the story is not just found in books. It is found in the people who walk through the doors each day. For…
Clayton Goes Green In Celebration Of Earth Day
CLAYTON, N.C. – Get ready to roll up those sleeves and show some love to the planet. Join the Town of Clayton in collaboration with Friends of Johnston County Parks for the annual Clayton…
