Community
July Proclaimed Parks & Recreation Month In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – The Town of Smithfield has proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month. Mayor Andy Moore presented Parks and Recreation Director Gary Johnson a framed proclamation during the monthly…
New Restaurant To Open In Downtown Selma
Mama Nem’s to open first brick and mortar restaurant SELMA – Adventure Development, LLC, is pleased to announce that Mama Nem’s, owned by Samad Bilal and business partner Lee Brooks,…
Ice Pop With A Cop: Police Officer Patrolling Neighborhoods Looking To Keep Citizens Cool
SMITHFIELD – Earlier this month, when heat index values topped out over 100 degrees, Smithfield Police Officer Julie Carroll came up with an idea. While on routine patrol, Officer Carroll…
Smith-Collins Park To Host “Fun In The Park” July 15th
SMITHFIELD – Smith-Collins Park, located at 909 East Lee Street, will host Fun in the Park this Saturday, July 15th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. This annual community event features games, music…
Kenly Police And Kenly Area Ministries Join Forces To Support Children During Summer Break
KENLY – In North Carolina, one in four children doesn’t know where their next meal is coming from. That number is a real concern in the summer months when kids…
Knights Continue To Make A Difference
JCI recently thanked the Knights of Columbus of St. Ann’s Catholic Church – Council 11265 for their generous donation, recognition, and support. The Knights of Columbus is a faith and…
Woodall Family Donates Benches For Benson Town Hall
BENSON – If you find yourself resting in front of Benson’s Town Hall near the entrance of the WJ Barefoot Auditorium, you might not notice, but the bench you’re sitting…
Johnston County Appointments – June 2023
Johnston County Commissioners approved the following appointments at their June 2023 meeting: Child Fatality Prevention Team – Kristi Nelson – reappointed; Karen Mills and Mary Heilig – appointed (3 year terms)…
Kenly Police Hosting HAPPY Meal With A Cop
KENLY – Kenly Police are holding a special community event on Saturday, June 24th. It’s called HAPPY Meal with a Cop. Police Chief James Ayers says it is all part…
Selma’s 2023 Juneteenth Program June 24
SELMA – The Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum is proud to announce its Fifth Annual Juneteenth Celebration. “This year our museum cordially invites all of our local Johnston County…
Samantha Chavis Selected As Morehead-Cain Class Of 2027 Recipient
The Morehead-Cain Foundation is pleased to announce the members of its class of 2027, who will begin their undergraduate journeys at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel…
Laci Mitchiner Selected As Morehead-Cain Class Of 2027 Recipient
The Morehead-Cain Foundation is pleased to announce the members of its class of 2027, who will begin their undergraduate journeys at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel…
