Community
Historic Clayton Center Heading In New Direction
CLAYTON – The historic Clayton Center, located in downtown Clayton, is under new leadership and is looking to head in new and exciting directions. Steven Langston, a 19-year staff member,…
Returning To College Set Princeton’s Matthew Phillips On Course For Success
MOUNT OLIVE – “Going back to school is like a baby first learning how to walk,” said University of Mount Olive (UMO) Alumnus Matthew Phillips of Princeton, NC. “Taking that…
Public Library Of Johnston County And Smithfield Launches 24/7 Pick Up Location
SMITHFIELD – Can’t pick up your held library items during regular hours? Want to unlock your next read? Your troubles are over. The Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield…
Ribbon Cutting Held For Reid Johnson Insurance Services
BENSON – A ribbon cutting was held by the Benson Chamber of Commerce for Reid Johnson Insurances Services on June 16. The business is located at 306 S. Wall Street…
Clayton Welcomes New Director Of Information Systems
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton’s Information Systems Department has officially welcomed a new director. John Mack began his new role as the Director of Information Systems (IS) on May…
Public Forum Held On Comprehensive Land Use Plan
SMITHFIELD – Residents came out to voice their ideas and opinions at Johnston County’s third Comprehensive Land Use Plan public forum Wednesday night at the Johnston County Agricultural Center. The…
Contract Awarded For Neuse River Amphitheatre Renovation
SMITHFIELD – Following nearly three years of discussions, the Smithfield Town Council has awarded a contract to renovate the Neuse River Amphitheater. The council awarded a design-build contract to Balfour…
Teacher Assistant Of The Year Rewarded For Good Works
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools Teacher Assistant Chellie Cherry from West Smithfield Elementary was named the 2022 Teacher Assistant of the Year. The reason is crystal clear. A dedicated…
Clayton FD Mourning The Loss Of Lucy The Fire Dog
(Clayton Fire Department Facebook Post) CLAYTON – This morning, the Clayton Fire Department had to say goodbye to one of our own. Lucy the Fire Dog joined our family in…
Princeton Leaders Ask County To Help Fund New Community Center
SMITHFIELD – The Town of Princeton wants to build a new Community Center. Town officials are working to secure funding for the project and have asked Johnston County Commissioners to…
Johnston County Juneteenth Celebration And Historical Marker Unveiling To Be Held In Princeton On June 18
PRINCETON – The Johnston County Heritage Commission, alumni of Princeton Graded School, and TESS (Taking Education Skills Seriously) of North Carolina will unveil a new historical marker in a special…
JWL Of Smithfield’s 7th Annual Big Night Out Raises $8,000
SMITHFIELD – On Saturday, May 21st, the ladies of the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield hosted their annual Big Night Out Gala at The Farm at 95 benefiting ReEntry Family…
