Community
Couple Kicks Off 2026 With A Bundle Of Joy!
CLAYTON — Johnston County welcomed one of its first babies of 2026 just hours into the New Year. A baby girl was born at UNC Health Johnston in Clayton at…
Clayton’s Employee Of The Year Leads By Helping Others Succeed
CLAYTON – Employees who make the biggest impact are often the ones who quietly support others, share knowledge, and step in when help is needed. The Town of Clayton’s 2025…
Clayton Parks & Recreation Celebrates Third Season Of Journey League
CLAYTON – BJ steps onto the basketball court with focus, looking around for familiar faces before a big smile spreads across his face. As the game starts, he makes a…
Johnston County Adoptees To Access Birth Records Locally In 2026
SMITHFIELD – Beginning January 1, 2026, individuals who were adopted and born in Johnston County will be able to obtain certified copies of their adoptive birth certificates directly from the…
The Magnolia Inn Gains Recognition For Community Role In Clayton
CLAYTON — A boutique inn that opened earlier this year has been recognized by the Clayton Chamber of Commerce for its early growth and involvement in community initiatives. The Magnolia…
Smithfield Begins Planning For Town Manager Transition
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council has begun shaping the process to hire the town’s next manager following the announced retirement of Town Manager Michael Scott, who plans to step…
Clayton Library Looks Back At Readers’ Top Picks of 2025
CLAYTON – As we say goodbye to 2025, the Town of Clayton looks back at the books that captivated the attention of nearly 11,500 library cardholders over the past year.…
Fundraiser Established For Couple Who Lost Home In Christmas Eve Fire
BENSON — A GoFundMe fundraiser has been established to support Roy Lee and Brenda Matthews after their home was destroyed in a Christmas Eve house fire on Elevation Road outside…
Appearance Commission Reports Productive Year To Smithfield Council
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council heard the annual report of the Smithfield Appearance Commission at its Dec. 16 meeting, with Appearance Commission Vice Chairman Emery Ashley Jr. presenting highlights…
Johnston County Omega Psi Phi Members Brighten Christmas For Local Families
SMITHFIELD – For the eighth consecutive year, the distinguished men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. who live or work in Johnston County—known as the JoCo Ques—continued their tradition of…
Clayton Unveils Renderings For New Southwest Public Safety Center
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton is sharing renderings for its new Southwest Public Safety Center, a 24,000-square-foot facility that will combine fire and police operations under one roof. Located…
Market Street Task Force Formed As Town Requests 90-Day Extension From NCDOT
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council voted unanimously on Dec. 16 to form a Market Street Task Force Action Committee and to request a 90-day extension from the North Carolina…
