News for Community

The Boys & Girls Club of Johnston County is honored to receive the generous support of the East Wake–Johnston County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., which presented a donation of $1,852 to benefit youth development programming provided to Boys & Girls Club members.  The check was presented to Club members, Club Director Kourtney Bowen, Assistant for Resource Development and Community ...read more

Johnston Now Magazine invites everyone to join us as we celebrate twelve deserving community heroes at the 8th Annual Johnston Now Honors Awards Celebration. The event will be held Thursday, July 24 at The Farm at 95. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and award presentations. Join us for this inspiring celebration of the people who make Johnston County a great place to live, work and ...read more

ohnston County is in the process of rewriting its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), and we want to hear from you! Drop by any of the upcoming public input sessions below to share your thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about how the UDO will guide future growth in the County.  A Unified Development Ordinance, or UDO, is a set of rules that helps guide how land is used and developed in a ...read more

NC Robotics Initiative Captures the Imagination of Johnston County Students Johnston County, N.C. – May 15, 2025. Robotics is changing manufacturing -- taking over repetitive tasks on a round-the-clock basis with untiring consistency and precision that human hands cannot match. In 2023, over 39,000 industrial robots were installed in the United States, according to the International Federation of ...read more

The Johnston County Veterans Council will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025 in the Superior Courtroom at the Johnston County Courthouse in Smithfield at 11:00 a.m. The event will feature guest speakers, veterans' stories, a wreath laying ceremony, and more.   "Freedom comes at a cost, and it's paid for by the courage and sacrifice of our past, present, and future service ...read more

We want to hear from you! The Johnston County Visitors Bureau (JCVB) is conducting a short 5-minute resident sentiment survey. This survey aims to educate residents on the impacts of tourism while highlighting its role in community vitality.  By gathering your insights on quality of life, economic development, and natural preservation, the survey will aid in balancing residential needs with the ...read more

KS BANK SPONSORED COMMUNITY EVENT FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESSES(Smithfield, NC) – KS Bank was the proud presenting sponsor of the first Harnett Business Resources Summit, hosted by the Dunn, Lillington, Coats, Erwin, and Angier Chambers of Commerce, as well as the Central Carolina Community College Small Business Center. The event provided tools, resources, and insights for entrepreneurs ...read more

Employee Wellness is Good Business Companies that prioritize employee wellness are finding its a tool to recruit and retain employees and a way to reduce healthcare costs. Research conducted by Workforce Magazine found that 87 percent of employees considered wellness programs when choosing an employer. In addition 67 percent of employees who worked for organizations with wellness programs ...read more

A benefits package is one of the most important factors in attracting and retaining top talent. In order to stay competitive, employers need to be creative in the types of benefits they offer. Traditional health insurance and retirement plans are no longer enough. To really stand out, employers need to offer a more comprehensive benefits package that includes gym memberships, yoga classes, ...read more

Selma Middle welcomes 12 new educators Selma Middle School has welcomed 12 new educators to its halls for the 2015-2016 school year. Joining the team are Tabitha Ammons, Alexander Burgess, Samantha Determan, Patricia Ann Leitner, Michael Llaury, Cynthia Markham, Shawna Marie Phillips, Emily Shelton, Brandon Sullivan, Aaron Tipping, Chrystal Trammell, and Kimberly Whipple. Kimberly Whipple will be ...read more

Presented by Crystal Roberts at the 45th Annual Meeting on January 26th, 2015 The Chamber Athena Award is presented each year to recognize the outstanding achievements of women in the Smithfield-Selma community. A national award, it is presented in over 300 communities and is sponsored locally by Corestaff Services. The Chamber would like to thank Corestaff for their continued sponsorship of this ...read more

After 18 years of working in the airline industry, Margaret Raynor decided to retire in 2005. She tried several different jobs over the next six years, but she still wasn’t fully satisfied. “One day my husband and I were sitting around talking, and he suggested I go back to school and pursue a career in the medical field,” Raynor of Smithfield recalled. “At first, I didn’t think that was a good ...read more