Community
Clayton Honors Juneteenth Through Learning And Celebration
CLAYTON, N.C. – Community members are walking away from Clayton’s Juneteenth Celebration with new tools to explore family history, a deeper appreciation for Black culture, and a better understanding of…
Smithfield Signature Fresh Market Moving To More Visible Downtown Location
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Smithfield Signature Fresh Market will open at a new downtown location beginning this Saturday, June 13. The farmers market, previously held in the Johnston County parking…
Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation Earns 2026 Main Street America Accreditation
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) has been named a 2026 Main Street America Accredited Program, the highest level of national recognition for organizations leading preservation-based economic…
Small Auction, Big Impact: Family Donates $20,000 To Cancer Research
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – A longtime Johnston County family tradition reached a major milestone Sunday as the Beasley-Johnson Family Reunion surpassed $20,000 in donations to cancer research. Family members gathered…
Firefighters Bring Fire Safety Door To Door
CLAYTON, N.C. – Dozens of Clayton families are better protected from fire thanks to the Clayton Fire Department’s annual Smoke Alarm Saturday program, which helped identify safety gaps and improve fire protection…
From Benson To Broadway: Young Model Selected For New York Fashion Week
BENSON, N.C. — A 12-year-old Benson girl is preparing to take her talents to one of the biggest stages in the fashion world. Saylor-Claire Herring, the reigning American United Miss…
Museum To Celebrate 40th Anniversary June 6
Museum to celebrate 40th anniversary June 6 By Emily Weaver Daily Record of Dunn DUNN, N.C. – Saturday, June 6, will be a day to remember and not just for…
Leadership Johnston Gets A Taste Of Benson’s Small Business Community
BENSON, N.C. — Members of Leadership Johnston spent a day exploring Benson’s business community recently, meeting with entrepreneurs and learning firsthand about the opportunities and challenges of operating a small…
A Love Story Rooted In Agriculture
By Taylor HarrisNC Department of Agriculture ZEBULON, N.C. – A strong love, just like most crops, must have strong roots. Austin and Christina Wrenn, owners of Wrenn’s Farm in Zebulon,…
Freedmen’s Schoolhouse To Be Dedicated
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Historic Smithfield Foundation will hold a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Freedmen’s Schoolhouse on Friday, June 19. The ceremony will take place at 11 am…
Community Art Blooms In Downtown Clayton
CLAYTON, N.C. – Bright blooms in shades of pink, yellow, blue, red, and purple are now filling Horne Square with additional installations expected to appear throughout Downtown Clayton in the…
Public Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Season
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield will launch its 2026 Summer Reading Program on Monday, June 1. This year’s theme, “Unearth a Story,” celebrates curiosity,…
