October 25, 2025
Community
Ripe For Revival Adds New Market Location In Clayton
CLAYTON – Ripe for Revival has added a new location in Clayton. In 2018, entrepreneur Will Kornegay started Ripe Revival to help farmers find markets for their imperfect produce. Ripe…
Safe Kids Johnston County Urges Community To Protect Children From Hot Car Deaths
BENSON — Safe Kids Johnston County is urging community members to prioritize child safety this summer as they raise awareness about the dangers of vehicular heatstroke. The coalition hosted a…
Clayton Fire And Police Compete For Bragging Rights
CLAYTON – The Clayton Fire Department claims bragging rights this year by defeating the Clayton Police Department 12–8 in the 2025 Battle of the Badges. Still, both teams emerged as…
AAF International Builds Brighter Futures Through Service At Boys & Girls Clubs
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County has recognized Smithfield-based manufacturer AAF International for their partnership and support. As part of their annual company meeting held…
Howell Theatre Preservation Gets Financial Boost
SMITHFIELD – In a unanimous vote, the Smithfield Town Council has agreed to donate $150,000 towards the purchase of the historic Howell Theatre on S. Third Street. Todd Johnson, a…
NAACP Young Adult Committee Partners With Boys & Girls Club To Launch Hygiene Drive & Closet Initiative
SELMA – The NAACP Young Adult Committee, in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club of Johnston County, successfully completed a county-wide hygiene drive to support local youth, culminating in…
July 4th Celebration At Coats Museum & Bell Tower
MCGEE’S CROSSROADS COMMUNITY – A July 4th Celebration will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Coats Museum, Bell Tower and House, located at 3317 Old Fairground Road,…
Clayton Library Opens Temporary Location During Renovations
CLAYTON – Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library will reopen to the public today (Tuesday, July 1) in a new temporary location at 446 East Second Street while its home building undergoes reconstruction…
Independence Day Street Festival & Fireworks July 4 In Downtown Clayton
CLAYTON – For the second year in a row, the Town of Clayton is bringing two beloved traditions for one exciting holiday celebration. Square-to-Square: Independence Day Street Festival & Fireworks,…
Tobacco Farm Life Museum Grand Reopening Is July 5
KENLY – The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is getting ready to open the doors to one of its newest sites — one that already has a…
Downtown Smithfield Set To Celebrate Independence Day With Music, Food, And Fireworks
SMITHFIELD – Enjoy a festive and family-friendly Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in the heart of Downtown Smithfield. Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. with a Watermelon Social…
Clayton Library Encourages A Creative Summer Reading Experience
CLAYTON – Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is calling on readers of all ages to sign up now for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, which officially kicks off Tuesday, July 1, and…
