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Chick-fil-A Announces June 25 Opening In Flowers Plantation
CLAYTON, N.C. — Residents of the rapidly growing Flowers Plantation community will soon have a new dining option close to home. Chick-fil-A in Flowers Plantation will open on Thursday, June…
New Benson Booster Club Formed To Support Parks & Rec Programs
BENSON, N.C. — A new nonprofit organization has been established in Benson with a mission of supporting the Town of Benson Parks and Recreation Department through volunteer service, fundraising efforts…
Johnston Residents Shred 25,000 Pounds Of Documents At Annual Event
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Hundreds of Johnston County residents took advantage of a free document shredding event Saturday aimed at helping protect personal information and prevent identity theft. The Johnston County…
Benson Employees Commended For Going Above And Beyond
BENSON, N.C. — Two Town of Benson Public Works employees have been recognized for their dedication, teamwork and service to the community. Dylan Rhodes and Doug Jackson recently received letters…
Firefighters Gain Rare Training Equipment From Novo Nordisk
CLAYTON, NC – The Clayton Fire Department is strengthening its emergency response efforts thanks to a rare donation from Novo Nordisk’s Clayton facility, a global pharmaceutical company. The donation includes…
Happy Birthday, Sara Beth: Clayton Girl Continues Inspiring Others Through Cancer Journey
CLAYTON, N.C. — When yearbook signing day arrived at LifeSpring Academy, Sara Beth Bagley’s mother expected to see students exchanging signatures and saying goodbye for the summer. One of the…
Life Is Sweeter For The Sullivans
By Mary Michael Wood NC Department of Agriculture LUCAMA, N.C. – For Scott and Katie Sullivan, love didn’t just grow in fields, it started with Scott’s cabbage crop. The couple…
Clayton Honors Juneteenth Through Learning And Celebration
CLAYTON, N.C. – Community members are walking away from Clayton’s Juneteenth Celebration with new tools to explore family history, a deeper appreciation for Black culture, and a better understanding of…
Smithfield Signature Fresh Market Moving To More Visible Downtown Location
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Smithfield Signature Fresh Market will open at a new downtown location beginning this Saturday, June 13. The farmers market, previously held in the Johnston County parking…
Music For The Lunch Bunch Announces 42nd Season
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A longtime Johnston County summer tradition will return this month as Music for the Lunch Bunch begins its 42nd season in Smithfield. The free lunchtime concert series…
Johnston County Requests Voluntary Water Conservation As Drought Persists
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston County officials are asking residents and businesses served by the county water system to voluntarily reduce water usage as drought conditions continue. The request comes as…
Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation Earns 2026 Main Street America Accreditation
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) has been named a 2026 Main Street America Accredited Program, the highest level of national recognition for organizations leading preservation-based economic…
