Community
New Website Connects Commuting Workers With Open Jobs Nearby
JoCoCareers.org Aims to Fine-Tune Johnston County’s Labor Market JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County is one of the state’s fastest growing counties in terms of population and employment. A website –…
Biscuitville Opening New Location This Week
GARNER – Biscuitville Fresh Southern® will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location on Tuesday, January 11. The new restaurant will be located at 25 E. Malibu Drive off…
Anthony Moss Takes Police Oath
Officer Anthony W. Moss has been sworn in as a member of the Smithfield Police Department. Officer Moss received his Oath from Mayor Andy Moore during the December 7th meeting…
Today’s Search For Meaning Leads Some Back To Worship
By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal Religion and faith have played an important part in the United States going all the way back to our founding fathers. Denied religious freedom in…
Partner Up Power Up With Unified Spartans
Unified Spartans are a group of students with and without intellectual disabilities who collaborate for sports, leadership, community service, and fun school-wide events. The Unified Champion School Program is in…
Clayton Police Delivery Over 200 Gifts And Food To Families
On Tuesday, over 20 Clayton police officers and support staff delivered over 200 Christmas gifts, turkeys, and gift cards to eight families and 26 kids throughout the Town of Clayton.…
Samaritan’s Purse Brings Christmas Joy, Relief To Tornado-Ravaged Communities
By David Bass Carolina Journal Yuri Lopez was orphaned at the age of two and spent her childhood shifting between 14 orphanages in Honduras. But her life was transformed one…
SSS DECA Chapter Shine In Regionals Competition
RALEIGH – On December 2, 2021, the Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) DECA Chapter went to the Marketing Competitive Events Conference (MCEC) District Regionals Competition at the Raleigh Convention Center, competing…
Adult Entertainment Business Agrees To Permanently Close
SELMA – After years in operation, an adult live entertainment business in Selma has agreed to permanently close its doors. The owners of Gentlemen’s Playhouse, located at 200 Graham Street…
Benson’s Newly Installed Mule Sculpture Gets A Name
Benson’s Arts Advisory Board launched a campaign to name the town’s newly installed mule sculpture in early November. After one month and more than 150 submissions, the group has decided on an official…
Holt Lake Gas & Grill Will Close Grill Operations
FOUR OAKS – The owner of Holt Lake Gas & Grill announced Thursday his grill operations will close on December 24, 2021. The announcement was made by Tony Braswell, the…
Two New Subdivisions Approved In West Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – Tuesday night, the Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved two new subdivisions in West Smithfield. Combined, the developments will total 299 residential lots. The Timmons Group of Raleigh was…
