Community
Scott Harper Named Grand Marshal For 2022 Selma Tree Lighting And Parade
SELMA – The Town of Selma has announced Scott Harper, recently retired Unit Director at Selma Bojangles, will be the Grand Marshal for the Christmas in Selma 2022 Tree Lighting…
McGuinness Selected For U.S. Chamber Foundation Education & Workforce Fellowship Program
Fellowship Provides State and Local Business Leaders with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has announced Maureen…
Town Of Selma Awarded $137,500 Grant
ROCKY MOUNT – The Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded funding recently to support projects through the Open Grants Program. The Golden LEAF Board approved $3,119,660 in funding for the…
2022 Benson Veterans Day Celebration
BENSON – The annual Benson Veterans Day Celebration will take place this Saturday, November 5, 2022. The Run for the Brave 5K Race takes place at 9:00am. Check-in for the…
Local Group Of Teens & Young Adults With Autism To Host Christmas Craft Fair
CLAYTON – The Johnston County Social Group for Teens and Young Adults with Autism (SGTYA) will hold a Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, November 5th from 10:00am – 12 Noon…
My Kid’s Club Announces Two New Board Members
SELMA – My Kid’s Club (MKC), a Johnston County non-profit providing after school programs and summer camps for youth to grow through opportunities for academic success, announces two new members,…
Clayton Center Introduces Over 900 Students To Performing Arts
CLAYTON – The Clayton Center was thrilled to welcome over 900 local elementary school students to its auditorium for the new School Stage Series. The free performing arts experience was…
Federal-State Grant Helps Enhance GALOT Motorsports Park
ARPA Funds Support Expansion of Major Johnston County Tourism Asset BENSON – GALOT Motorsports Park, the 125-acre complex of motorsports amenities that welcomes thousands of visitors to Johnston County each…
Selma FD Has Important Reminder For Fire Prevention Week
“Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” SELMA – The Selma Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) — to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire…
Operation Green Light For Veterans
JOHNSTON COUNTY – In preparation for the upcoming Veterans Day, Johnston County Commissioners have adopted a Resolution in support of Operation Green Light for Veterans, from October 1 through Veterans…
Alejandra Mendoza Joins Cooperative Extension
Alejandra Araiza Mendoza has joined the NC Cooperative Extension in Johnston and Duplin County’s as the new Farmworker Health and Safety Educator. “I am excited to work with my local…
Smithfield Adopts Drone Policy
SMITHFIELD – The Town of Smithfield had adopted its first ever Drone Policy. The Town Council unanimously approved a drone policy presented by the Parks and Recreation Department. The policy…
