October 25, 2025
Community
Planning Board Rejects 1,147-Lot Bellamy Subdivision
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Planning Board has voted unanimously against a proposed 1,147-lot residential development, raising concerns about traffic, land use compatibility, and the impact on nearby rural infrastructure. At…
Library Card Opens A World For Every Student
CLAYTON – September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library invites students from kindergarten through high school to sign up for or renew their library cards. “A…
Clayton Library Readers Log More Than 137,000 Minutes This Summer
CLAYTON – Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library celebrates a successful chapter in summer reading. Between July 1 and August 16, participants in the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge logged more than 137,000 minutes.…
New Exhibit At Tobacco Farm Life Museum Explores The Artistry And Craftsmanship Of Duck Decoys
KENLY – The Tobacco Farm Life Museum, part of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, will soon display a traveling exhibit about duck decoys from the Museum…
Local Filmmaker’s Short Movie To Premiere At PLJCS On Sept. 11
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Local filmmaker Char Vinar has announced the premiere of her independent short movie, “Black Honey,” on Thursday, September 11, starting at 5:00 p.m. in the Public Library…
One Upper Neuse Site Failed The Last Swim Guide Test Of The Season
From Sound Rivers RALEIGH — Only one site sampled in the Upper Neuse failed to meet recreational water-quality standards in the last Swim Guide test of the season: Smithfield Town…
Will Denning Earns Eagle Scout Rank
SMITHFIELD – Will Denning recently received his Eagle Scout Award, as well as the Bronze and Gold Eagle Palms, from the Boy Scouts of America. He is the son of…
Judy Bass Selected As Recipient Of 2025 James R. Stevens Service To Garner Award
GARNER – A longtime Garner resident with over 30 years of service to the community has been named the 2025 recipient of the James R. Stevens Service to Garner Award.…
Clayton Police Department Celebrates 2025 Teen Academy Graduates
CLAYTON – More than 30 local students are spending part of their summer break learning what it takes to wear the badge. Through the Clayton Police Department’s 2025 Teen Academy,…
A Heart Of Gold Rewarded: Employee Of 40 Years Surprised With New Cadillac
JOHNSTON COUNTY – For 40 years, Beverly Creech has been the smiling face, steady presence, and caring heart behind the counter at Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q. On Monday morning, the…
Bo Harris Receives Eagle Scout Award
SMITHFIELD – Chadwick Boyd (Bo) Harris, Jr. recently received his Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America. He is the son of Emily and Chad Harris of Smithfield.…
Men’s Service Club Of Johnston Correctional Supports Local Organizations
SMITHFIELD – On Wednesday, August 6, a special check presentation ceremony was held at the Smithfield Rescue Mission, where the Men’s Service Club of Johnston Correctional Institution presented $1,000 donations…
