Community
Read To Grow JoCo Hosts 12 ‘Paws For Reading’ Events
JOHNSTON COUNTY – During the week of July 10th, Read to Grow JoCo celebrated National Summer Learning Week by hosting their Paws for Reading Events for the third consecutive year.…
Bentonville’s ‘Heavy Thunder’ To Feature Cannon And Musket Demonstrations
FOUR OAKS – The sounds of one of the final Civil War battles in North Carolina will echo again this weekend. Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site will recreate the noise…
2023 Back To School Youth Explosion
CLAYTON – The Johnston County Community Back To School Youth Explosion Committee, comprised of civic and nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and faith organizations, will hold their 10th Annual Backpack Giveaway…
Ava Gardner Festival: The Final “Toast To Ava” Centennial Event
SMITHFIELD- The Ava Gardner Museum has hosted a year-long Centennial celebration in honor of the legendary actress, fashion icon, and humanitarian Ava Gardner, a North Carolina native who grew up…
Arts Council Publishes Book: Johnston County Creates
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Arts Council has been the heart and soul of the local arts community for the past 50 years, inspiring and nurturing creative talent in…
Benson’s 2023 National Night Event A Big Success
BENSON – Over 250 people attended the 2023 National Night Out Event at Vyas Park in Benson, Tuesday evening. Benson Police Chief Greg Percy and Town Manager Kim Pickett were…
Reclaiming The Black Past: An Artifactual Journey
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Heritage Center is hosting a special Black History event this fall highlighting stories, places, and artifacts from Johnston County and beyond. “Reclaiming the Black Past:…
Fun-Filled Family Event Saturday In Kenly: Summer Splash For Kids!
KENLY – The Kenly Police Department, in collaboration with the Town of Kenly and Kavin Dublin, is thrilled to announce the upcoming “Summer Splash for Kids” community event. Designed to…
Langston Named Director Of The Clayton Center
CLAYTON – Steven Langston, an essential leader of The Clayton Center and Cultural Arts Department for 19 years, has recently been selected as the Cultural Arts Director for the Town…
Project Access Gets Boost From County Funding
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Commissioners have given $100,000 to UNC Health Johnston’s Project Access to make health care available to the county’s most vulnerable residents. The physician-led initiative serves low-income…
Plain View Community Coalition Receives SECU Foundation Grant For Strategic Planning
Low-resourced residents to benefit from expanded health and wellness outreach PLAIN VIEW – Plain View Community Coalition (PVCC) recently received a $40,000 grant from SECU Foundation to help further its mission to promote outreach…
2023 Farm Bureau Scholarship Winners
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A dinner was held June 22 to recognize the recipients of the 2023 Johnston County Farm Bureau scholarships and their families. Fifteen $1,000.00 scholarships were given to…
