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Junior firefighters display teamwork, grit
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Junior firefighters display teamwork, gritJunior firefighters from Johnston County and beyond showcased teamwork, fitness and mental toughness in a competition on the grounds of Johnston Community College.
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Tributes pour in for Marlon Lee
NewsJune 4
Tributes pour in for Marlon LeeCommunity leaders and residents remember Marlon Lee as a dedicated mentor, coach and councilman whose compassion and service left a lasting impact on Smithfield and beyond.
Scott Bolejack
Clayton DMV resumes Saturday walk-in hours
NewsJune 4
Clayton DMV resumes Saturday walk-in hours The Clayton DMV office is now open for Saturday walk-in hours from 8 a.m. to noon through Aug. 23, offering licenses, renewals, REAL IDs and more — no appointment needed.
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Clayton library keeping learning alive during renovation
NewsJune 4
Clayton library keeping learning alive during renovationDespite renovations, Clayton’s Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is keeping the community engaged with hands-on programs, healthy cooking demos and more at temporary locations.
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Sawrey named co-chair of bipartisan Life Sciences Caucus
NewsJune 4
Sawrey named co-chair of bipartisan Life Sciences CaucusState Sen. Benton Sawrey has been named co-chair of North Carolina’s bipartisan Life Sciences Caucus, aiming to boost the state’s biotech, pharmaceutical and medical innovation sectors.
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College will offer small-business seminars
NewsJune 4
College will offer small-business seminarsJohnston Community College’s Small Business Center will host free seminars in June on customer strategies and cybersecurity. Registration details and locations are available online.
Smithfield budget would raise taxes, some rates
NewsJune 3
Smithfield budget would raise taxes, some ratesSmithfield’s proposed 2025-26 budget includes a property tax hike and small increases in electric and sewer rates to fund key services, infrastructure upgrades and new positions. Public hearing set for Tuesday.
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A son’s valor, a dad’s grief
NewsJune 3
A son’s valor, a dad’s grief
Summer in Clayton offers music, parks, community events
NewsJune 3
Summer in Clayton offers music, parks, community events
JCC students earn all A’s
NewsJune 3
JCC students earn all A’s
Raffle will benefit community garden
NewsJune 3
Raffle will benefit community garden
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Summer in Clayton offers music, parks, community events
NewsJune 3
Summer in Clayton offers music, parks, community events
Clayton’s summer lineup features free family fun, live music, outdoor adventures and community events, with activities for all ages at parks, trails and downtown venues.
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NLT says ‘Sex Please, We’re Sixty’
NewsMay 31
NLT says ‘Sex Please, We’re Sixty’
Johnston County backs new spec industrial building
NewsMay 31
Johnston County backs new spec industrial building
Schools hold topping-out ceremony at Wilson’s Mills High
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Schools hold topping-out ceremony at Wilson’s Mills High
Grant program is transforming downtown Clayton façades
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Grant program is transforming downtown Clayton façades
Sports
North Johnston’s Love will play for Brevard
SportsMay 31
North Johnston’s Love will play for Brevard
North Johnston’s Turner to wrestle for Mount Olive
SportsMay 31
North Johnston’s Turner to wrestle for Mount Olive
North Johnston’s Cuddington to play tennis for Peace
SportsMay 31
North Johnston’s Cuddington to play tennis for Peace
Corinth Holders’ Briggs McKenzie wins 2025 Sam Narron Baseball Award
SportsMay 31
Corinth Holders’ Briggs McKenzie wins 2025 Sam Narron Baseball Award
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Sign-ups underway for softball clinic
NewsJune 2
Clayton Fire Department promotes first female engineer
NewsJune 2
West View’s Emerick is top first-year teacher
NewsJune 2
Library launches summer reading program
Columns
A new day in the NC House?
ColumnsJune 2
A new day in the NC House?
‘Social justice’ education harms children it aims to help, but funding cuts aren’t the answer
ColumnsJune 2
‘Social justice’ education harms children it aims to help, but funding cuts aren’t the answer
The Scots-Irish and the ‘Savage South’
ColumnsJune 2
The Scots-Irish and the ‘Savage South’
Past to present to future, vaccines help make America healthier
ColumnsJune 2
Past to present to future, vaccines help make America healthier
Food
Food hall could open this summer
FoodFeb. 28, 2022
Food hall could open this summer
Scooter’s serving coffee and more in Smithfield
FoodOct. 4, 2021
Scooter’s serving coffee and more in Smithfield
Barbecue eatery building new home
FoodOct. 4, 2021
Barbecue eatery building new home
A new kind of food hall is coming to Clayton
FoodMay 30, 2021
A new kind of food hall is coming to Clayton
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