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Coat And School Supply Giveaway Set For January 31
SMITHFIELD – Local families are invited to attend the School Supply & WRAL Give a Kid a Coat Giveaway on Saturday, January 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at…
DSDC Welcomes New Events And Marketing Coordinator
SMITHFIELD – The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) has announced that Helen Caloz has joined the organization as its new Events and Marketing Coordinator. Helen brings with her several years…
Clayton Redesigns Utility Bill To Help Residents Track Usage
CLAYTON – Residents of Clayton will soon notice a fresh look to their utility bills. The Town is rolling out a newly designed bill that makes it easier to understand…
Project Lifesaver Initiative Launches To Protect Vulnerable Residents
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office and Johnston County Emergency Services have partnered to announce the official launch of a new program to aid search and rescue operations of vulnerable…
Doris Wallace Named Grand Marshal For Smithfield MLK Jr. Parade
SMITHFIELD — The NAACP Johnston County Branch will host the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Saturday, January 24, in downtown Smithfield. The parade, themed “Urgency Meets Legacy –…
Clayton Names New Parks And Recreation Director
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton has named Todd Riddick as its new Parks and Recreation Director, elevating a leader who strengthens connections, expands recreational opportunities, and guides staff through…
Selma Fire Department Pins Three New Lieutenants
SELMA — On January 8, the Selma Fire Department celebrated the promotion of three new lieutenants during a Pinning Ceremony held at the town council’s regular meeting. The newly promoted…
Barrett Penny Named Garner Fire-Rescue’s Next Chief
GARNER – A highly respected and seasoned fire service leader with 27 years of comprehensive experience will become the next chief of the Garner Fire-Rescue Department. Barrett Penny, who has…
You Decide: Can We Repeat The Success Of The 1990s?
By Mike Walden I’m often asked if there is any chance we can create an economy that is growing and adding jobs, where households see their standard of living rising,…
Smithfield Fire Department Takes Delivery Of New Fire Engine
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Fire Department took delivery of its new Spartan fire engine on Friday, marking the end of a nearly two-year wait since the truck was ordered. Fire…
Donald “Clyde” Sinclair Park Unveils New Playground
CLAYTON – Donald “Clyde” Sinclair Park is back open to the public, welcoming families and neighbors to enjoy a refreshed playground space with new features designed for play, safety, and…
Elison Jude Smith Becomes First Baby Of The Year At Smithfield Hospital
SMITHFIELD – Morgan Adams and Daniel Smith of Dunn have a reason to celebrate that’s bigger than any New Year’s resolution—the arrival of the first baby of 2026 at UNC…
