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Benson Announces Memorial Service Arrangements For Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley
BENSON, N.C. — The Town of Benson has announced memorial service arrangements to honor Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley, who died Saturday, July 11, following a courageous battle with cancer. Holley…
One Big Family: Fragile X Bowl-a-Thon Brings Hope And Awareness
CLAYTON, N.C. — For a few hours Sunday afternoon, the focus at Rainbow Lanes wasn’t on strikes or spares. It was on families. The North Carolina Fragile X Foundation hosted…
A Piece of Someone’s History: Health Department Employee Seeks Owner Of Lost Photograph
Do You Recognize This Photo? SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Sometimes the most valuable things aren’t expensive—they’re memories. A Johnston County Health Department employee is hoping the community can help reunite someone…
As Grocery Prices Rise, Mobile Market Serves Hundreds Of Johnston County Families
CLAYTON, N.C. — As summer temperatures soar and utility bills climb, more Johnston County families are turning to a weekly mobile grocery market to help make ends meet. Ripe for…
Benson Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley Dies After Battle With Cancer
BENSON, N.C. — The Town of Benson is mourning the loss of Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley, who died Saturday, July 11, after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer. Holley…
Volunteers Sought For Annual Neuse River Cleanup
CLAYTON, N.C. — Volunteers are being asked to roll up their sleeves and help remove litter and debris from the Neuse River during the Friends of Johnston County Parks’ annual…
Fundraiser Planned Sunday For Family Of 7 Year-Old Fire Victim
DUNN, N.C. — The Dunn community is coming together this weekend to support the family of a 7-year-old boy who died in a tragic apartment fire on the Fourth of…
Selma Council Approves Return Of Richard B. Harrison Alumni Building
SELMA, N.C. — The Town of Selma is one step closer to regaining ownership of the entire Richard B. Harrison campus after town leaders unanimously approved an agreement June 23…
Friends Help Write The Next Chapter Of The Clayton Library
CLAYTON, N.C. – The next chapter of Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library includes a lasting gift from Friends of the Library, Clayton, NC. The organization contributed $100,000 toward the Town’s recently completed $2.5 million…
Cub Scouts Help Kick Off Benson’s New Youth Pledge Initiative
BENSON, N.C. — Members of BSA Pack 19 Cub Scouts helped launch the Town of Benson’s new Youth Pledge Program by leading the Pledge of Allegiance during the Benson Board…
Clayton Library To Celebrate Grand Reopening July 11
CLAYTON, N.C. — After months of renovations, the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is ready to welcome the community back with a grand reopening celebration. The Town of Clayton will host the…
WWII Vet Turns 100 On Nation’s 250th Birthday
By Emily Weaver Daily Record of Dunn DUNN, N.C. – Sherrill Allen Pope is turning 100 years old on the day America will celebrate its 250th anniversary July 4 and…
