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A son’s valor, a dad’s grief
NewsJune 3
A son’s valor, a dad’s griefA father recounts his son’s journey from fragile child to war hero, whose battles in Syria and Ukraine led to invisible wounds and a tragic end.
Scott Bolejack

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Smithfield budget would raise taxes, some rates
NewsJune 3
Smithfield budget would raise taxes, some ratesSmithfield’s proposed 2025-26 budget includes a property tax hike and small increases in electric and sewer rates to fund key services, infrastructure upgrades and new positions. Public hearing set for Tuesday.
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Summer in Clayton offers music, parks, community events
NewsJune 3
Summer in Clayton offers music, parks, community eventsClayton’s summer lineup features free family fun, live music, outdoor adventures and community events, with activities for all ages at parks, trails and downtown venues.
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JCC students earn all A’s
NewsJune 3
JCC students earn all A’sJohnston Community College has released its President’s List for the spring semester, recognizing students from across the region who earned all A’s in their courses.
Raffle will benefit community garden
NewsJune 3
Raffle will benefit community garden Support Selma’s community garden by joining the Harvesting Hope raffle on June 7 for a chance to win themed baskets and help feed the hungry in Johnston County. Tickets start at $5.
Sign-ups underway for softball clinic
NewsJune 3
Sign-ups underway for softball clinicArcher Lodge is hosting youth softball clinics for ages 9-13 this summer. Sessions run in June, July and August; registration is open online or at Town Hall. Fees vary by residency.
‘Social justice’ education harms children it aims to help, but funding cuts aren’t the answer
ColumnsJune 2
‘Social justice’ education harms children it aims to help, but funding cuts aren’t the answerSocial justice education may be hurting the students it intends to help, but slashing school funding isn’t the solution. Instead, schools should focus on academic excellence and true inclusion.
By Steven F. Wilson
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Growth puts pressure on Clayton taxes, utility rates
NewsJune 2
Growth puts pressure on Clayton taxes, utility rates
Clayton Fire Department promotes first female engineer
NewsJune 2
Clayton Fire Department promotes first female engineer
West View’s Emerick is top first-year teacher
NewsJune 2
West View’s Emerick is top first-year teacher
Library launches summer reading program
NewsJune 2
Library launches summer reading program
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Summer in Clayton offers music, parks, community events
NewsJune 3
Summer in Clayton offers music, parks, community events
Clayton’s summer lineup features free family fun, live music, outdoor adventures and community events, with activities for all ages at parks, trails and downtown venues.
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NLT says ‘Sex Please, We’re Sixty’
NewsMay 31
NLT says ‘Sex Please, We’re Sixty’
Johnston County backs new spec industrial building
NewsMay 31
Johnston County backs new spec industrial building
Schools hold topping-out ceremony at Wilson’s Mills High
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Schools hold topping-out ceremony at Wilson’s Mills High
Grant program is transforming downtown Clayton façades
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Grant program is transforming downtown Clayton façades
Sports
North Johnston’s Love will play for Brevard
SportsMay 31
North Johnston’s Love will play for Brevard
North Johnston’s Turner to wrestle for Mount Olive
SportsMay 31
North Johnston’s Turner to wrestle for Mount Olive
North Johnston’s Cuddington to play tennis for Peace
SportsMay 31
North Johnston’s Cuddington to play tennis for Peace
Corinth Holders’ Briggs McKenzie wins 2025 Sam Narron Baseball Award
SportsMay 31
Corinth Holders’ Briggs McKenzie wins 2025 Sam Narron Baseball Award
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NewsJune 2
Peer review nurse named Ambassador of Month
NewsJune 2
Street Reach seeking volunteers to aid homeless in Johnston
NewsJune 2
Smithfield has new after-hours number
NewsMay 31
Johnston County seeking input on rewrite of UDO
Columns
A new day in the NC House?
ColumnsJune 2
A new day in the NC House?
The Scots-Irish and the ‘Savage South’
ColumnsJune 2
The Scots-Irish and the ‘Savage South’
Past to present to future, vaccines help make America healthier
ColumnsJune 2
Past to present to future, vaccines help make America healthier
Voters can make a difference on Nov. 5
ColumnsNov. 4, 2024
Voters can make a difference on Nov. 5
Food
Food hall could open this summer
FoodFeb. 28, 2022
Food hall could open this summer
Scooter’s serving coffee and more in Smithfield
FoodOct. 4, 2021
Scooter’s serving coffee and more in Smithfield
Barbecue eatery building new home
FoodOct. 4, 2021
Barbecue eatery building new home
A new kind of food hall is coming to Clayton
FoodMay 30, 2021
A new kind of food hall is coming to Clayton
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