Community
Strickland’s Crossroads Fire Department Fundraising Dinner A Big Success
By John Payne FOUR OAKS – It was perfect weather for a “all hands on deck” event at the Strickland Crossroads Fire Department on Saturday, as hungry residents from all…
Clayton Firefighters Conduct ‘Live Burn’ Training
By John Payne CLAYTON – Firefighters were out their doors early, Saturday – on their way to set a fire. The old house, located near the corner of Robertson and…
PLJCS Offers New Community Pantry
SMITHFIELD – Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield (PLJCS) has launched a new Community Pantry to provide common essential goods to its patrons at no cost. Items currently available…
Split Board Approves New Tower Plan
By Emily Weaver and Tom Woerner Dunn Daily Record ANGIER – A split Angier board approved an alternative plan Tuesday night to solve the issue of building a new water…
George Dail Did Good Because Doing Good Was The Right Thing To Do
The man with a “heart of gold” left $1.6 million estate gift for UMO By Rhonda JessupUMO Director of Public Relations The University of Mount Olive has received an estate…
Scout Troop Takes #3forHeart Challenge
CLAYTON – On January 2nd, 2023, Buffalo Bills Trainer Denny Kellington performed lifesaving CPR on Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin. Kellington’s quick response to save Damar’s life inspired a movement…
Benson Sports Therapy Ribbon Cutting
BENSON – The Benson Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Thursday, March 2 to welcome Benson Sports Therapy and Wellness, LLC, a new physical therapy practice. They are located…
Local Girls Encourage The Next Generation
CLAYTON – At the end of February during National Engineers Week is a day that one local team finds extra special. G-Force Robotics, a high school robotics team and SWENext…
New Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent Brings “Ballance” To Johnston County
SMITHFIELD – Seth Ballance has joined the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service in Johnston County as the new Commercial Horticulture Agent. Seth grew up on a hog farm in Northern…
Clayton Announces 2023 Annual Events
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton has announced a list of special events that the community can look forward to attending in 2023. Clayton annually hosts a variety of events…
NCDOT Recognizes Benson Physician
BENSON – Dr. P.K. Vyas and Eastern Carolina Medical Center were honored Monday with “The Extra Mile Award” from the NC Department of Transportation. The Extra Mile Award is an…
Blackman’s Crossroads FD Could Be Forced To Close, According To Board Of Directors
County Says Department Is Not Meeting Minimum Response And Training Requirements; Fire Department Board Says That’s In The Past County Commissioner Wants Four Oaks Fire Department To Take Over Blackman’s…
