The Johnstonian News
Cold weather means polar run
Selma’s seventh annual Polar Bear Run on Jan. 14 gave runners and walkers a chance to support animal welfare while keeping their New Year’s resolutions. This year’s event showcased Bailey’s Human Rescue, a nonprofit working to reduce the overpopulation and euthanization of cats and dogs. The rescue accepted donations for...
Want to read an ebook? Johnston libraries have an app for that
SMITHFIELD — Libby is an app that allows library patrons to borrow and read ebooks, audiobooks and the like. The Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield embraced Libby in October 2021 for its ease of use. “Libby is a much simpler platform to use,” said Johnnie Pippin, the library’s...
Selma’s Soul Food Feast returns on Feb. 18
SELMA — The sixth annual Soul Food Feast is scheduled from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, in the Richard B. Harrison Gym, 601 Noble St. The celebration of Black History Month will feature food trucks, live entertainment and shopping. The event is a project of the town and...
Battlefield schedules 2023 special events
FOUR OAKS — Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site holds several special events throughout the year. Here’s the 2023 schedule: Battle anniversary — March 18. The state historic site marks the battle’s anniversary on the third weekend in March, with large reenactments every five years. The 158th anniversary commemoration will include...
Luncheon in Clayton to benefit youngsters
CLAYTON — A luncheon to benefit the Johnston County Partnership for Children is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 13, at Clayton Steakhouse, 307 E. Main St. Seatings will be at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The cost is $20. To purchase tickets, go to https://bit.ly/ClaytonSteakhouse.
Panthers’ Aycock a catch for Mount Olive
North Johnston High has sent its share of quality baseball players to the University of Mount Olive over the past few years. While maybe not yet fully qualified as a...
Registration underway in Selma for youth sports
SELMA — Registration continues through March 10 for T-ball, baseball and softball. Here are the offerings: • T-ball — coed for ages 4-6. • Coach pitch — coed for ages...
Is football coach leaving SSS?
SMITHFIELD — Is Deron Donald, who returned Smithfield-Selma High School to football prominence, leaving the school after three seasons? Last week, Smithfield Councilman Marlon Lee, a fellow coach in Johnston...
Why did we elect Thom Tillis?
Our senior senator, Thom Tillis, has a target on his back. Angry, disillusioned partisans are calling him a traitor, a betrayer. Curiously enough, those name callers aren’t Democrats, as might...
‘Fair Tax’ a terrible idea that just won’t die
Here we go again: The “Fair Tax Act” is out for its perennial limp around the dead legislation track. The “Fair Tax,” or “FairTax” for those with defective space bars...
Celebrate school choice, options for parents and students
My twin boys, now sophomores in college, never attended a traditional public school, nor a private high school. In no way do I mean to disparage traditional public schools, which...
Linwood Ralph Benton
PRINCETON, N.C. — Linwood Ralph Benton, age 74, died Sunday, December 4, 2022. Service arrangements are entrusted to Casey Funeral Home and Cremations.
Jeffrey Lysinias Creech
MIDDLESEX - Jeffrey Lysinias Creech, 62, made his Heavenly ascension on Friday, December 2, 2022. A native of Johnston County, he was born on March 17, 1960 to the late...
Edward Talton
LUCAMA, N.C. — Edward Talton, age 78, died Friday, December 2, 2022. Service arrangements are entrusted to Kenly Funeral and Cremation Service.
