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Thursday, September 04, 2025
Apartments are coming to Eastfield.
Eastfield, the 435 acre mixed use development, in Selma that's plan includes manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and residential, recently announced a 348 unit multifamily community will be built.
The project represents an innovative collaboration between the NRP Group and the Mid-Atlantic Foundation to create a real estate tax exempt development that ...read more
Categories: Business, General News Article
Thursday, September 04, 2025
Johnston County Recognizes Summer Interns and Highlights Local Government Opportunities
Smithfield, N.C.- The Johnston County Board of Commissioners recognized this year’s class of summer interns during their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. More than a dozen high school and college students gained valuable work experience this summer through internships across multiple County ...read more
Categories: Business, Economic, General News Article, Community, Education, Press Release
Wednesday, September 03, 2025
Categories: Business, Community, Education, Press Release
Wednesday, September 03, 2025
Johnston Community College Awarded Second NSF Grant to Advance Cybersecurity Education
Smithfield, N.C. — September 3, 2025 – Johnston Community College (JCC) has been awarded a three-year, $565,044 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support its cybersecurity programs.
The funded project focuses on integrating employability skills, which employers seek from graduates, with ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, September 02, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE DUPREE HOUSE TO HOST "I DO, RE-DO" EVENT FOR SUSTAINABLE
WEDDING SHOPPING
SMITHFIELD, NC – September 2, 2025 – The Dupree House is excited to announce its inaugural "I Do, Re-
Do" event, a unique wedding market designed to connect recent brides and wedding planners with brides-to-be
seeking beautiful, budget-friendly treasures. The event will be held on January 11th, ...read more
Categories: Business, Community, General News Article, Press Release, Fun Facts
Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Partnership Seeks Participants for Free Child Care Academy
Johnston County — The Partnership for Children of
Johnston County is now accepting participants for its Child
Care Academy this fall. The program provides free,
comprehensive training and support to individuals
interested in pursuing a career in child care. Participants
will complete all required training sessions, ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Community, Education, Press Release
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Scott Nunn, facilities engineer at Novo Nordisk and incoming board chair at the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce was one of the featured speakers at the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Education and Workforce Conference on Skills. More than 260 people attended the event.
According to Stuart Andreason, executive director of programs at Burning Glass Institute, skills are what determines ...read more
Categories: Education, Business
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Johnston Community College will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its new Advanced Manufacturing Training Facility in Four Oaks. Members of the media are invited to attend and cover this milestone event.
This 67,000 square foot, cutting-edge facility serves as the advanced manufacturing training hub for Johnston County and the eastern region of the state. You will ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Press Release, General News Article
Monday, August 25, 2025
Partnership for Children of Johnston County Celebrates Smart Start MonthJohnston County, NC — The Partnership for Children of Johnston County is celebrating September as Smart Start Month, a special designation recently proclaimed by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners to recognize the essential role of the Smart Start Network in supporting North Carolina’s youngest children and the adults ...read more
Categories: Economic, Education, Fun Facts, General News Article, Press Release, Community
Monday, August 25, 2025
Read to Grow Announces 4th Annual Poster Contest to Celebrate Attendance Awareness Month
Johnston County, NC – Read to Grow Johnston County is excited to announce its 4th Annual Poster Contest in honor of Attendance Awareness Month this September. The contest encourages K-5 students to create posters highlighting the importance of regular school attendance.
On August 18th, the Johnston County ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Scott Nunn, facilities engineer at Novo Nordisk and incoming board chair at the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce, presented at the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce's Education and Workforce Conference on August 21.
Scott was one of three panelists that presented how businesses can help shape training to meet their specific needs ensuring a pipeline of skilled workers. He focused on JOCO WORKS. ...read more
Categories: Business, General News Article, Education
Thursday, August 21, 2025
The US Chamber of Commerce released a report on small businesses use of artificial intelligence The report found approximately 50% of businesses in the state have adopted use of AI. However, business leaders have concerns over data privacy and regulations.
The report found that use of AI has helped small business owners cope with inflation and supply chain disruption as well as improved access ...read more
Categories: Business, General News Article, Economic
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Johnston County Board of Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Comprehensive Transportation Plan
Smithfield, N.C.- The Johnston County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, to receive community input on the County’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The hearing will take place during the Commissioners’ regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the ...read more
Categories: Business, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Johnston Community College Announces Record Enrollment
JCC sees another semester of double-digit percentage increase in credit students
Smithfield, N.C., (August 19, 2025) – Johnston Community College (JCC) has once again set a new enrollment record, achieving its highest-ever curriculum headcount.
On the first day of fall semester classes, JCC welcomed 6,513 degree-seeking ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Applications are being accepted for the 2026 Class of Leadership Johnston. Leadership Johnston is a professional development program coordinated by Johnston Community College and the Johnston County Coalition of Chambers of Commerce. The mission of the program is to cultivate leaders by providing knowledge, motivation and networking needed to affect positive change.
The program is open ...read more
Categories: Community, Business
Thursday, August 21, 2025
JoCo Sports Launches Weekly Football Podcast SMITHFIELD — Johnston County high school football fans can get their fix in a new way this season. The JoCo Sports High School Football Podcast replaces JNOW Media’s long-running “Game of the Week” Friday night live broadcast format, shifting to a podcast structure that provides coverage of every high school team in the county each week. Hosted by Randy ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Two Johnston County businesses are in the running for the Coolest Thing Made in North Carolina.
Bright Leaf Hot Dogs is running in the medium company category and OPW is running in the large company category. People can vote once a day.
The contest is run by the North Carolina Chamber to celebrate manufacturing in the state. 13% of the state's GDP is generated from manufacturing. Manufacturing ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Business, Human Interest
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Triangle East Chamber of Commerce Announces Finalists for 38th Annual ATHENA International Leadership Award
The Triangle East Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the finalists for the 38th Annual Triangle East ATHENA International Leadership Award. This prestigious award will be presented on October 9, 2025, to an exceptional individual who has achieved excellence in her business or ...read more
Categories: Business, Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Johnston Community College and Corning Incorporated Collaborate on Fiber Optic Training CourseSmithfield, NC — (August 20, 2025) – Johnston Community College (JCC) has partnered with Corning Incorporated, a global leader in optical communications technology, to introduce an advanced Train-the-Trainer Fiber Optic Technician Course. This collaboration comes at a critical moment, as the nation faces ...read more
Categories: Education, Business, Press Release
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
North Carolinians rely heavily on their vehicles to get to and from work. In fact, 80% of workers in the state commute by car or truck, according to AutoInsurance.com. Yet car ownership carries significant costs—monthly payments, fuel, insurance, and regular maintenance. More cars on the road also mean more traffic. For many, especially those in lower-wage positions, the expense of owning a ...read more
Categories: Business, Chamber, Economic, Press Release
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
KS BANK WELCOMES TRAVIS B. BAILEY AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
(SMITHFIELD, N.C.) – KS Bank, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Travis B. Bailey to its Senior Executive Management team as the Chief Administrative Officer. In this role, Bailey will lead the bank’s retail branches and management and ensure that KS Bank continues to deliver exceptional service ...read more
Categories: Business, Press Release
Monday, August 18, 2025
Small Business Center to host Small Business Grant Writing Mastery.
This 90-minute class is specifically designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs in North Carolina seeking grant funding to help build their dream.
Details and additional information can be found here.
Categories: Business, General News Article
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The US Chamber has published a guide for small businesses to help them maximize savings from the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
This guide helps companies better understand provisions of the law, including permanent deductions, enhanced credits, and expanded eligibility criteria.
Small business owners can take advantage of these tax breaks starting now for expenses dating back to ...read more
Categories: Business, Economic
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
While Johnston County can claim many superlatives - one of the fastest growing counties in the state- when you look to the skies we can boast about the the busiest airport in North Carolina for general aviation operations and the fourth busiest airport overall in the state, trailing only Charlotte, Raleigh and Greensboro.
The airport serves as a significant economic driver that supports ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Business, Press Release
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELocal Filmmaker’s “Black Honey” to Premiere at PLJCS on Sept. 11JOHNSTON COUNTY, NC – August 11, 2025 – Local filmmaker Char Vinar announces the premiere of her highly anticipated independent short movie, “Black Honey,” on Thursday, September 11, 2025, starting at 5 pm in the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield, 305 E. Market Street in downtown Smithfield. The ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
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Monday, August 11, 2025
Smithfield, NC – The Triangle East Chamber of Commerce has taken a major step forward in its five-year Triangle East Prospers initiative, appointing BriAnna Walker as the region’s first-ever Talent and Leadership Development Manager.
The new role marks a significant investment in tackling one of Johnston County’s most pressing challenges: building a skilled workforce. Currently, 63 percent of ...read more
Categories: Business, General News Article, Chamber, Press Release
Friday, August 08, 2025
Narron Wenzel, P.A. is proud to announce that our Partner, Kemp Mosley, has been appointed Chairman of the Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association for the 2025–26 NCBA year.The Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section is one of the largest and most active sections of the NCBA, with approximately 1,600 attorneys across North Carolina who focus their practice on ...read more
Categories: Business, Press Release
Wednesday, August 06, 2025
As Johnston County grows into a regional logistics hub, Rail is emerging as one of the most valuable—and often overlooked—assets fueling that momentum.
Strategically positioned along the North Carolina Railroad (NCRR) line, Johnston County has direct access to a 317-mile freight corridor that stretches from Charlotte to Morehead City. That connection opens the door to deepwater ports, inland ...read more
Categories: Business, Economic, Chamber
Tuesday, August 05, 2025
Smithfield, NC — Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County is proud to announce that Kaylin G. has been selected as this year’s YouthVoice representative, chosen to represent Johnston County at the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ (NCACC) Annual Conference, YouthVoice 2025 event, scheduled for August 21–23, 2025, in Pitt County. As part of her YouthVoice journey, Kaylin delivered ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
One of the biggest arguments for reshoring your production operation is that it can attract new customers. A recent poll from the Alliance for American Manufacturing found that 82% of shoppers would buy more Made in America products if they were sold more widely. Reshoring your manufacturing can not only bring in new business but also boost brand loyalty. Here’s what you need to know about ...read more
Categories: Business, General News Article, Economic
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
KS BANK CELEBRATES NEW FULL-SERVICE BRANCH IN BAILEY, NC WITH OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY(SMITHFIELD, NC) – KS Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 24th, to celebrate the bank’s new Bailey branch. The ceremony featured remarks from Leigh Deans, with the Bailey Chamber of Commerce, Owen Strickland, Mayor of Bailey, Walter Wells, Mayor Pro-tem of Bailey, Earl W. Worley, Jr., ...read more
Categories: Business, Press Release
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Leadership Johnston, a premier professional development program in Johnston County, is now accepting applications for the 2026 class. Applications will be accepted through September 30.
Leadership Johnston is a collaborative effort between the Johnston County Coalition of Chambers and Johnston Community College, aimed at cultivating leadership skills and community engagement among ...read more
Categories: Business, Press Release, Community
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Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Launched on July 1, 2015, this program was created as an innovative approach to provide preventive care to the most vulnerable in Johnston County and to lower ambulance use by focusing on frequent callers. By working with these patients prior to the 911 call, the community paramedics have been able to help the patient understand their medical condition, better adhere to prescribed medications, ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
More than a local initiative, Chamber foundations have become a national best practice—empowering chambers across the country to tackle big-picture challenges like workforce readiness, small business resilience, and inclusive economic growth. By establishing our Foundation 14 years ago, we positioned ourselves ahead of the curve, recognizing early on that a 501(c)(3) arm would allow us to access ...read more
Categories: Business, Community, Economic, Chamber, Press Release
Thursday, May 22, 2025
You’re sitting on a goldmine and don’t even know it. Right outside your storefront, in the coffee shops and laundromats and food trucks humming a block away, are patterns, habits, and whispers that—if read right—can tell you exactly what your next move should be. Strategy isn’t just spreadsheets and quarterly forecasts, it’s how well you can read the room, especially when the room is your zip ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Business, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Zaxby’s in Smithfield has been named the top-performing store among its 14 sister locations for the second year in a row. The achievement comes as part of an annual competition that evaluates stores across eight key performance categories over a 12-month period.
As the highest-scoring location, the Smithfield team has earned a coveted trip to Atlantis in the Bahamas, along with performance-based ...read more
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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
Categories: Business, Chamber, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes.
While a Texas federal district court’s preliminary injunction puts this requirement on hold, many experts expect that to be overturned. In that event, failure to file could lead to fines of $500 per day, up to a maximum of $10,000, and possible ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Community, General News Article
Monday, June 03, 2024
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
Categories: Community, Business
Friday, December 01, 2023
Bridge over I-95 at Exit 95 will be upgraded
SMITHFIELD – The U.S. 70 Business bridge over Interstate 95 at Exit 95 will be reconstructed into a taller, longer and wider structure, thanks to a new $38.3 million contract.
The two-lane bridge over I-95 will be replaced with a five-lane bridge with a sidewalk. In addition, the on/off ramps will be reconfigured to meet modern standards, and ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
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
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, Education
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Distinguished Citizen Award Presented to Will Crocker by Chandler Pernell at the Annual Meeting on January 26th, 2015.
Our second Distinguished Citizen Award will be given to someone who has served Johnston County and the Smithfield-Selma area for his entire life. The award also is sponsored by Woody’s Computing Service.
When my parents first moved back to Smithfield, they became this ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Political
Thursday, February 05, 2015
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
Categories: Chamber, Community, Human Interest
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
The Education Committee of the Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce honored seven local elementary school teachers on November 3 at its semi-annual Semester SuperStars Luncheon at the Sleep Inn & Suites in Smithfield.
These teachers were nominated by their principals and recognized as outstanding educators in the Smithfield-Selma area. The teachers were given a plaque and a bag full ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Education
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Speech Given By Crystal Roberts:
Ladies and gentleman, the Smithfield-Selma Chamber is again excited to present the prestigious Athena Award to a well-deserving recipient. This award celebrates the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of the community and honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment. Tonight’s recipient is a fierce ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Human Interest, Press Release
