October 26, 2025
Community
Benson Chamber Holds 70th Annual Awards Banquet
BENSON – The Benson Area Chamber of Commerce held its 76th annual Banquet on February 6 to honor all of the amazing folks that helped to make an impact in…
Angier Sidewalks Tell A Story
By Denise GallowayDaily Record of Dunn ANGIER – Look down. The sidewalks of Angier have a story to tell … At the end of World War II, the town of…
Local Stars Shine Bright At CCMA Awards
By Laura PattersonDaily Record of Dunn NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Three area musicians were recognized for their talents when the Carolina Country Music Association held its annual awards event…
Discover The Power Of Language With Clayton Library’s Conversational Spanish Class
CLAYTON – With increasing interest from the community, Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is once again offering its free, eight-week Conversational Spanish Class, now in its third iteration. Led by Johnston Community…
Book Launch Jan. 31 For Merilee’s Journey: One Extraordinarily Resilient Girl
BENSON – Meet author Barbara Crowley at the launch party for her latest book, Merilee’s Journey on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 5:00 pm at Sisters II Ice Cream, 108…
Hand Picked Nursery And Schools Need Support Deliver Hope To Johnston County With“Plants Of Hope” Initiative
BENSON – Hand Picked Nursery, in collaboration with Schools Need Support, has announced the success of its inaugural “Plants of Hope” Initiative. The initiative celebrates Mental Wellness Month by delivering…
Wayne County EMS & Sheriff’s Office Partner To Improve Cardiac Arrest Response
GOLDSBORO – Wayne County EMS and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office have teamed up to reduce response times for cardiac arrests. The County recently supported the purchase of 20 Automated…
Ronnie’s Country Store Sold To New Owners
FOUR OAKS – A cornerstone to Four Oaks and the southern Johnston County community has been sold. Ronnie’s Country Store, on US 701 at Interstate 95, opened today (January 1,…
Page Through Clayton’s Top Reads In 2024
CLAYTON – As we say goodbye to 2024, the Town of Clayton looks back at the books that captivated the attention of nearly 10,000 library cardholders over the past year.…
Activate Selma Featured In January Issue Of Our State Magazine
SELMA – The story of Activate Selma, now a community-based 501c(3) nonprofit based in Selma, will be highlighted in a six-page feature in the January 2025 issue of Our State:…
Kenly Police Partner With Jason Knapp To Help Cancer Patients At Christmas
KENLY – The Kenly Police Department partnered with Jason Knapp, better known as The Kitchen Goat, in a heartfelt mission to support cancer patients during their most challenging times. Jason…
School Board Recognizes 2024-2025 Living Legend Award Recipients
SMITHFIELD – During the December 10 regular session meeting, the Board of Education recognized the 2024-2025 Living Legends, Mrs. Pearl Blackmon, Mrs. Darla Peedin, Mrs. Darlene Williford, and Mr. James…
