October 25, 2025
Community
Touch-A-Truck Celebrates 10th Anniversary In Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) will mark a major milestone this fall as it hosts the 10th Annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The…
Boys & Girls Clubs Awarded $5,000 Grant To Expand Youth Programs
Funding will enhance services in Selma and Smithfield JOHNSTON COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County has received a $5,000 grant from the 2025 Johnston County Community…
Johnston County 4-H Celebrates Inaugural “Lead With The Clover” Showcase
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A milestone moment unfolded in Johnston County as 4-H hosted its first-ever Lead with the Clover: Johnston County 4-H Showcase, an exciting new tradition that celebrated the…
Local Flag Replacement Program Promotes Patriotism And Respect
CLAYTON – In a quiet but powerful show of patriotism, the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 71 has launched a unique flag replacement program that is making a…
Educator, Entrepreneur, Trailblazer: Johnston County’s Susie Jane Malone Dies At 104
Beloved Teacher and Role Model Leaves Lasting Legacy JOHNSTON COUNTY — Susie Jane Malone, a longtime Johnston County educator and entrepreneur who helped lead the integration of local schools, passed…
Second Annual United Hearts Benefit Concert To Support WNC Disaster Recovery
FOUR OAKS – Local musicians and community members will come together for the 2nd Annual United Hearts Benefit Concert, raising funds for disaster recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. The…
Free Swim Safety Lessons Offered To Kids
CLAYTON – Local children in foster care and underserved communities will now have access to free, life-saving swim lessons thanks to a new partnership between the Carolina Swims Foundation and…
Clayton Fitness To Become New Community Recreation Facility
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton has announced the purchase of Clayton Fitness, a longtime community landmark, which will be transformed into a new Town intergenerational community facility. The Town…
Star Ridge Stables To Host Youth Equestrian Competition In Selma
SELMA — Star Ridge Stables is saddling up to host an exciting youth equestrian event, as riders from across the region descend on Selma for a two-day Interscholastic Equestrian Association…
Shining Bright: How Lights And Sound Power Every Shot At The Clayton Center
CLAYTON – From glowing beams of light to perfectly balanced sound, The Clayton Center creates a live experience that captivates every audience member. Behind the scenes, skilled technicians carefully coordinate…
2025 Miss Selma Railroad Days Court
SELMA – The Town of Selma is proud to introduce the 2025 Miss Selma Railroad Days Court. These outstanding young women will serve as ambassadors for the Town of Selma…
County Commissioners Fund Baseball Stadium While School, Infrastructure Needs Loom
County Bets On Baseball With $2 Million — Payback May Take 16 Years By The Smithfield Weekly Sun SMITHFIELD – Smithfield’s Town Manager Mike Scott asked commissioners Monday morning to…
