October 25, 2025
Community
Family Of Fire Victim Launches GoFundMe To Cover Funeral Expenses
CLAYTON — The family of a Johnston County man who died in a house fire late last month has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral and burial costs.…
Split Vote: Smithfield Halts Plans For Massive 1,147-Home Subdivision Near Wilson’s Mills
SMITHFIELD. — In front of a packed, standing-room-only crowd, the Smithfield Town Council on Tuesday night rejected a proposal to annex and rezone a 498-acre tract of land for the…
Goldsboro Police Hosting National Night Out On Oct. 7
GOLDSBORO — The Goldsboro Police Department invites residents to join in the celebration of National Night Out from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at Herman Park, 900…
Celebrating A Community Icon: Marian Mullen Named Selma Railroad Days Parade Grand Marshal
SELMA – The Town of Selma has announced that Mrs. Marian Mullen has been named Grand Marshal for the 50th Annual Selma Railroad Days Parade, taking place on Saturday, October…
The String Queens Bring Inspiring, Soulful Sound Of Strings To The Clayton Center On October 16
CLAYTON – The Clayton Center will present The String Queens, a renowned genre-blending string trio, live in concert on Thursday, October 16, at 7:00 PM. Based in Washington, D.C., The…
New Exploremores Girl Scout Cookie Joins Lineup For 2026
Taking after the classic chocolate treat, the new rocky road ice cream–inspired cookie captures the limitless spirit of exploration that drives Girl Scouts RALEIGH – Girl Scouts – North Carolina…
Downtown Smithfield Is Getting A New Park — And You Can Help Name It
SMITHFIELD — Big changes are coming to downtown Smithfield. The corner of Market Street and N 3rd Street will undergo a major makeover by turning an underused, overgrown lot into…
Step Into Adventure With The 2025 JoCo Fall Hiking Challenge
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Friends of Johnston County Parks and local partners invite residents and visitors alike to lace up their boots and hit the trail for the 2025 JoCo…
Young Authors Wanted: Clayton Library Seeks Spooky Stories
CLAYTON – When the lights go out and the library doors are locked, what happens inside? Do the shelves whisper? Do the books wake up? Could a ghost be waiting…
Selma To Celebrate 50th Annual Railroad Days Festival – September 29 To October 5
SELMA — The Town of Selma is proud to celebrate a major milestone this fall as the Railroad Days Festival marks its 50th anniversary. From Monday, September 29 through Sunday,…
Mule Days 2025
BENSON – A large crowd filled downtown Benson on Saturday for Mule Days 2025. The annual parade was a big hit with young and old, with many horses, bands, floats—and…
Smithfield To Honor Tuscarora Heritage With Downtown Mural
SMITHFIELD — The Town of Smithfield is preparing to celebrate its Native American roots with a large public mural honoring the town’s Tuscarora heritage — a project that will now…
