Community
34th Annual Four Oaks Acorn Festival Sept. 9
FOUR OAKS – The 34th Annual Four Oaks Festival is only days away. The town festival is a true celebration of community spirit, bringing together people of all ages to…
Kenly Police Hand Out Gift Cards Instead Of Tickets
KENLY – Police were staked out in the drive-thru line at McDonald’s on Highway 301 in Kenly, Wednesday afternoon. The stakeout had been planned for several days by Police Chief…
Johnston County Board Appointments – August 2023
Johnston County Commissioners approved the following appointments during their August 2023 meeting: Board of Health – David Pearce (unexpired term ending Feb. 28, 2025) Hospital Authority Board of Commissioners – William W.…
Johnston County NCDOT Road Additions – August 2023
At the request of the NC Department of Transportation, Johnston County Commissioners approved the following additions to the State Maintained Road System, at their August 2023 meeting: Williamson Place Drive…
Iconic Archer Lodge Store Changing Hands
End Of An Era: Historic C.E. Barnes Store Closing. Reopening With New Owners And New Name ARCHER LODGE – A cherished landmark that has stood for 96 years, C.E. Barnes…
SSS Students Named Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors
SMITHFIELD – Jose Duran and JohnAnthony Fajardo of Smithfield-Selma High School in Smithfield will represent Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) as members of the newest Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors cohort.…
Benson Gets A Big Hand!
BENSON – The Town of Benson and the Benson Art Advisory Board are proud to announce the installation of the second sculpture in the annual rotating art display on Main…
Town Of Selma Launches Fitness Court
SELMA — On Wednesday, August 23, the Town of Selma will officially unveil an outdoor Fitness Court on the grounds of the Richard B. Harrison Athletic Complex. This capital project…
Costumier James Kelly Collaborating With Ava Gardner Museum
Kelly will be a special guest at this year’s Ava Gardner Festival SMITHFIELD – The Ava Gardner Museum Board of Directors is excited to announce renowned costumier James Kelly as a…
Benson’s Largest Mural To Date Now Complete
BENSON – The Town of Benson’s largest mural is now complete. The field-facing wall of the Lee Street Gym, located at 312 S. Lee Street, was selected by the Benson Art Advisory…
Smithfield Native Joins Police Force
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield’s newest patrol officer should feel right at home. Officer Jacob Gibbons received his Oath of Office from Mayor Andy Moore during the August meeting of the Smithfield…
Food Hall To Celebrate First Anniversary
Three days of events and giveaways planned SELMA – Old North State Food Hall (ONSFH) will celebrate its one-year business anniversary with events and giveaways August 25 through August 27. Events…
