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Chick-fil-A Announces June 25 Opening In Flowers Plantation
CLAYTON, N.C. — Residents of the rapidly growing Flowers Plantation community will soon have a new dining option close to home. Chick-fil-A in Flowers Plantation will open on Thursday, June…
UMO Alumnus Named Johnston County Teacher Of The Year
JOHNSTON COUNTY – When James Johnson walked across the stage at the North Carolina FFA State Convention as a high school senior and committed to studying agricultural education at the…
New Benson Booster Club Formed To Support Parks & Rec Programs
BENSON, N.C. — A new nonprofit organization has been established in Benson with a mission of supporting the Town of Benson Parks and Recreation Department through volunteer service, fundraising efforts…
Smithfield Earns National Main Street Accreditation For 2026
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Downtown Smithfield has once again earned national recognition for its revitalization efforts, receiving Main Street America Accreditation for 2026. The designation, announced by the North Carolina Department…
Carolinians Stage Set For Declaration
By John Hood RALEIGH — As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, here is a question worth pondering: was the event it sought to…
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Suspect In Series Of Selma-Area Vehicle Break-Ins
SELMA, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect believed to be responsible for a series of vehicle break-ins reported across the Selma…
UPDATE: Wilson’s Mills Police Identify Hit-And-Run Suspect, Warrant Issued
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — A suspect has been identified and a warrant issued in connection with a hit-and-run crash that escalated into a second collision in Wilson’s Mills last week.…
Selma Council Says No Again To Higher-Density Development On Lizzie Mill Road
SELMA, N.C. — For the second time in three months, the Selma Town Council has unanimously rejected a rezoning request for a 17.7-acre tract on Lizzie Mill Road proposed for…
Johnston Residents Shred 25,000 Pounds Of Documents At Annual Event
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Hundreds of Johnston County residents took advantage of a free document shredding event Saturday aimed at helping protect personal information and prevent identity theft. The Johnston County…
Dunkin’ Celebrates New Clayton Store With Donut Giveaway
CLAYTON, N.C. — Coffee and donut lovers may want to set their alarms early. Dunkin’ will celebrate the opening of its newest Clayton location with a two-day grand opening event…
America250 Exhibition Will Celebrate Johnston County Through Art And Photography
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Visitors attending Johnston County’s America250 Fair will have an opportunity to view artwork and photography celebrating life in Johnston County, both past and present. The Johnston County…
Couple Awakened By Gunfire Two Days After Moving Into Home
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A man and woman who had been living in a home for only two days were jolted awake when gunfire erupted outside and bullets began striking…
