Community
We Need More Housing Options
By John Hood RALEIGH — As post-COVID shifts in work arrangements and living preferences continue to motivate many Americans to relocate, North Carolina will continue to be a popular destination.…
Fallen Soldier To Be Remembered This Weekend
Procession And Flag Event Sunday, March 20th SMITHFIELD – In the short time that he lived, Jeffrey David made a big impact on his family, church, and community. In 2005,…
Help Wanted: Princeton Police Hope 22 Percent Salary Increase Will Fill Vacancies
Part-time salaries increased 28.5 percent PRINCETON – The Princeton Board of Commissioners voted recently to restructure Police Department salaries in an effort to recruit officers to fill two of the…
Kambron Whitaker Receives Eagle Scout
CLAYTON – When a young person becomes a Boy Scout there is within them, something that is called the Spirit of Scouting. Kambron Jawaun Whitaker has that spirit. Kambron was…
Officer Lashawn Scarboro Receives Oath
SMITHFIELD – Newly hired Smithfield police officer Lashawn Scarboro received his official Oath of Office February 1st by Mayor Andy Moore. Officer Scarboro was joined by his girlfriend and their…
Commissioners Deny Buffalo Road Rezoning Case
WENDELL – Johnston County Commissioners rejected a request to turn a four acre parcel of land into a parking and storage facility. The property, located at 16810 Buffalo Road, just…
Junior Women’s League Presents $10,059 Donation To House Of Hope
SMITHFIELD – On February 17th, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield presented a check to House of Hope North Carolina for $10,059.06. Funds were raised at JWL’s 6th Annual Touch-A-Truck…
Smithfield Woman Celebrating 100th Birthday
Drive-by parade planned Saturday, Feb. 19th SMITHFIELD – A Smithfield woman is celebrating her 100th birthday today (Friday). Dottie Taylor Sanders was born on February 18, 1922. She has resided…
$5.4 Million In State Funds Will Pay For 7 Smithfield Projects
SMITHFIELD – The Town of Smithfield has been awarded $5,475,800 from the State of North Carolina to assist with seven projects. The Town will use the funds to rebuilt and…
CDC Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for People Who Are Immunocompromised
RALEIGH – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. Emerging data suggest some people…
Collaborative Artwork Project Bonds Community In Downtown Selma
SELMA – Five local artists ripping brown paper to reveal their new five-panel art mural in downtown Selma brought town officials, business owners, residents and visitors spilling out into the…
Benson Police Completes One Mind Campaign
Pledge to improve mental health response in community BENSON – The Benson Police Department has completed a pledge to improve their response to those with a mental health condition in…
