Community
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…
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…
