Chambers to host ‘War on Talent’
September 7, 2021“The War on Talent,” a seminar, is scheduled from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at the Johnst...
Memoir class meeting in Selma
September 8, 2021SELMA — Through Dec. 2, “Telling Our Stories,” a free drop-in class in memoir writing, is meeting fr...
Johnston writers to meet Sept. 9
September 7, 2021SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Writers Group will meet at 6 Thursday, Sept. 9, at the Public Libra...
Partnership for Children offers Positive Parenting Program
September 10, 2021The Johnston County Partnership for Children offers the Positive Parenting Program, or Triple P for ...
Tobacco tying, stringing demonstration coming to Kenly
September 9, 2021KENLY — A demonstration of tobacco tying and stringing is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,...
Clayton welcomes new planning director
September 8, 2021CLAYTON — The Town of Clayton has hired Ben Howell as its new planning director. He started work Aug...
Fall brings annual festivals to Johnston
September 3, 2021SMITHFIELD — Fall is a great time of year to explore Johnston County. Starting in September, visitor...
Smithfield gives drone pilots a place to fly
September 2, 2021SMITHFIELD — In what might be a first for Johnston County, Smithfield has dedicated a place for dron...
Youth talent show coming to Smithfield amphitheater
September 3, 2021SMITHFIELD — A Youth Talent Showcase is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6, at the amphit...
New film to preview in Smithfield
August 23, 2021SMITHFIELD — “Mayberry Man,” a feature-length family comedy inspired by “The Andy Griffith Show,” wi...
Smithfield to give away school supplies
August 19, 2021SMITHFIELD -— The town will give away school supplies and backpacks on Saturday, Aug. 21, at Smith-C...
Clayton police unit credited with saving mom, children
August 18, 2021CLAYTON — The greenways in Clayton are among the town’s most popular attractions, with many pedestri...
Club takes step toward new building
August 6, 2021SELMA — My Kid’s Club is literally clearing the way for a new clubhouse. Early last week, the club r...
Acorn Festival will return Sept. 11
FOUR OAKS — The 32nd Acorn Festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in Fo...
New book puts spotlight on Selma
August 4, 2021SELMA — A new book from Pine Level writer Cindy Brookshire and photographer Katja Jentes showcases e...
Clayton Rotary Club installs new president
July 30, 2021CLAYTON — Tara Abernathy, owner and chief executive of Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Clayton, is...
Blood drives coming to Johnston
July 15, 2021The American Red Cross has scheduled the following blood drives in Johnston County: Tuesday, July 20...
Open Mic Night has new format
July 14, 2021SELMA — The next Open Mic Night is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 23, at Old Fashioned Ice Cre...
Health, business expo is Aug. 21
July 20, 2021SELMA — A Health & Business Expo is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, on North Raifo...
Wide Awake event guide expands into Johnston County
July 12, 2021As post-pandemic life returns to normal and concerts, festivals and shows begin drawing crowds, a re...
Local news
Road closure this weekend in Archer Lodge
ARCHER LODGE — Drivers in northern Johnston County should be aware that Buffalo Road north of Archer...
Clayton clears way for charter high school
CLAYTON — A proposed charter high school has cleared its latest hurdle. On Sept. 7, the Clayton Town...