Community
Community Nonprofit Announces New Board, Invites Public To March Meeting
CLAYTON — Serve The Need in Johnston County has announced its newly elected executive board, which will lead the nonprofit’s humanitarian and community outreach efforts throughout 2026. The Clayton-based organization…
NAACP Hosts MLK Jr. Parade Celebrating Service And Civic Engagement
SMITHFIELD — Despite the threat of a few raindrops, the NAACP-sponsored MLK Jr. Parade marched through downtown Smithfield on Saturday morning, bringing music, color and community spirit to Market Street.…
Storytelling Highlights Valuable Town Resources And Services
CLAYTON – At the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library, a book sits quietly on a table, wrapped in brown paper with only a short description hinting at its contents. Visitors pick it…
NAACP To Host MLK Jr. Parade In Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — The NAACP Johnston County Branch will host the MLK Jr. Parade, themed “Urgency Meet Legacy – Living the Dream Today,” on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Downtown Smithfield.…
Eastfield Welcomes Olive Garden As Expansion Continues
SELMA — A new dining option has arrived in Selma as the ribbon cutting was held recently for Olive Garden at Eastfield, a large-scale mixed-use development designed to combine residential,…
Johnston Health Foundation Appoints New Board Members
SMITHFIELD — Johnston Health Foundation has appointed six new members to its board of directors, strengthening the foundation’s leadership and its commitment to advancing health care and wellness across Johnston…
Smithfield Town Council Awards Bids For Three Projects
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council approved contracts for three Parks and Recreation projects during its Jan. 20 meeting, covering sports court resurfacing, greenway fencing, and HVAC replacement. Sports Court…
Smithfield Town Council Approves Board Appointments
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council approved two board appointments during its Jan. 20 meeting. Jane Shipman was reappointed to a third term on the Library Board of Trustees, continuing…
40 Years Of Ham & Yam: Sister Hazel To Headline 2026 Celebration
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield community is preparing for a major milestone as the 40th Annual Ham & Yam Festival announces Sister Hazel as this year’s headlining musical act. Known for…
Top Baby Names In Johnston County For 2025 Announced
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Craig Olive, Johnston County Register of Deeds, has released the most popular baby names for 2025 births in the county. Liam claimed the top spot for boys,…
Neuse Charter Student Recognized With DAR Scholarship, Top State Honors
SMITHFIELD – Neuse Charter School announces that senior Bella Strickland, the school’s 2025 Smith-Bryan Chapter DAR Good Citizen Award nominee, has been awarded the Smith-Bryan Chapter DAR Good Citizen Scholarship…
Benson To Honor Local Entrepreneur Linwood Sanders For Black History Month
BENSON — The Town of Benson and the Benson Museum of Local History have announced that this year’s Black History Month honoree is Benson resident and entrepreneur Linwood Sanders, affectionately…
