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Walk To Raise Awareness, Support Mental Health Services Coming To Clayton
CLAYTON, N.C. — Residents will have an opportunity to show their support for mental health awareness during the county’s first-ever NAMIWalk. NAMI Johnston County announced it will host the inaugural…
NC Freedom Fest Returns
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – NC Freedom Fest is making its return, and this year’s celebration is set to be one of the most meaningful yet. On Saturday, September 12, 2026, Downtown…
KS Bank Launches Pet Supply Drive To Support Local Animal Shelters
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – KS Bank is inviting their customers and community to help make a difference in the lives of shelter animals through its Pet Supply Donation Drive, benefiting animal…
Former Mayor, Town Administrator Receives Long Leaf Pine Award
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – Former Archer Lodge Mayor and Town Administrator Mike Gordon has been awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in recognition of decades of military, civic…
Two Clayton Food Lion Associates Recognized For 35 Years Of Service
CLAYTON, N.C. — Two longtime employees at the Food Lion store in Clayton are being recognized for their dedication after each reached 35 years of service with the grocery retailer.…
Clayton Library Inspires Nearly 800 Summer Readers
CLAYTON, N.C. – As students head back to school, hundreds of Clayton readers are bringing a summer full of books, stories, and discovery with them. More than 790 children, teens,…
Clayton Library Makes Sure No Reader Is Forgotten
CLAYTON, N.C. – When Mardia Jacobs arrives at Blanche Connell’s home, she brings a bag filled with library materials. But over time, Jacobs has come to deliver something that cannot…
Ron Hester Announces Bid For Selma Mayor, Wants To Be ‘A Voice For The People’
SELMA, N.C. – Longtime Selma businessman and community leader Ron Hester has announced he is running for mayor, saying he wants to restore trust in town government and give residents…
New Scholarship Pageant To Honor Ava Gardner’s Legacy
Downtown Smithfield Launches Scholarship Pageant For Johnston County Students SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Applications are now open for a new scholarship pageant in Downtown Smithfield inspired by Johnston County native and…
New Greenway Art Installation Chronicles Smithfield Flood History
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A new public art installation along the Buffalo Creek Greenway is using historic Neuse River flood levels to tell the story of some of Smithfield’s most significant…
Fundraiser Planned For Johnston County Little League World Champions
CLAYTON, N.C. – The community will have an opportunity to meet the Johnston County Little League softball team and help raise money for its 2027 season following the team’s Little…
Clayton Police Department Celebrates 2026 Teen Academy Graduates
CLAYTON, N.C. – Gracie Cramer says she is leaving the Clayton Police Department’s 2026 Teen Academy with a deeper appreciation for the people behind the badge and the commitment it…
