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Sunday, December 07, 2025
SMITHFIELD, NC - The Johnston County Education Foundation delivered grant checks to nine JCPS educators throughout the school district to be used for further enhancing their students' learning environment.
Founded in 1990, the Johnston County Education Foundation (JCEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting teachers and students in Johnston County Public Schools. Since awarding its ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release
Friday, December 05, 2025
The Town of Smithfield is proud to announce that Mayor Andy Moore has been honored with the Golden Pinecone Award from the Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC). The award was presented on Thursday, December 4, during the organization’s End of Year Celebration in Durham.
Selma Mayor Byron McAllister, who also serves as CPRC Board President, presented the award, recognizing Mayor Moore’s ...read more
Categories: Community, Political, Press Release
From Field to Finance: BriAnna Walker Coaches Students on Workforce Competitiveness and Financial Li
Thursday, December 04, 2025
SMITHFIELD - BriAnna Walker, Talent and Leadership Development Manager, visited Smithfield-Selma High School on Thursday, December 4, 2025, as a guest speaker, engaging students in an interactive and thought-provoking session focused on workforce competitiveness and financial literacy.
Using the mindset of an athlete and a coach, Ms. Walker challenged students to think strategically about their ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Business
Monday, December 01, 2025
Smithfield, NC — The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC), in partnership with the Smithfield Historic Foundation and Carolina Packers, is excited to announce a series of holiday movie events at the Smithfield Performing Arts Center, located at 141 S. 3rd Street.
The community is invited to experience the magic of the season with beloved holiday favorites for the whole ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, December 01, 2025
Scam Targeting PPP Loan Recipients
KS Bank, the NC Bankers Association, as well as state and federal banking regulators are seeing a scam increasingly spreading across the country that targets recipients of Paycheck Protections Program (PPP) loans issued during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scammers have contacted PPP loan recipients and impersonated bank employees, local law enforcement, or ...read more
Categories: Business, Community, Chamber
Friday, November 28, 2025
Running a small business in today’s economy means navigating both optimism and unpredictability. Financial projections help you prepare for what’s ahead — whether you’re planning to expand, apply for a loan, or just keep cash flow steady. They’re not about predicting the future perfectly; they’re about planning intelligently.TL;DR
To project finances effectively:
Use accurate, recent ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Community, Press Release
Monday, November 24, 2025
Starting or scaling a marketing firm is a thrilling pursuit — but success doesn’t come from creative ideas alone. It’s built on the foundation of predictable systems, disciplined financial management, strong teams, and trust-based client relationships. Whether you’re serving local businesses in Johnston County or expanding across North Carolina, understanding these fundamentals will help you ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, November 24, 2025
Smithfield, N.C.- Johnston County will break ground on its first park on Friday, Dec. 5. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. at 444 Matthews Road, Clayton, in the County’s Cleveland community. The event is free and open to the public.
The groundbreaking launches the construction of Johnston Regional Park, an 82-acre, amenity-filled recreation complex and the first park that Johnston County ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Business
Monday, November 24, 2025
Smithfield, N.C.- Johnston County will break ground on its first park on Friday, Dec. 5. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. at 444 Matthews Road, Clayton, in the County’s Cleveland community. The event is free and open to the public.
The groundbreaking launches the construction of Johnston Regional Park, an 82-acre, amenity-filled recreation complex and the first park that Johnston County ...read more
Categories: Community, Chamber, Human Interest
Friday, November 21, 2025
In an effort to fully support our downtown businesses, the Town of Smithfield is preparing for upcoming changes on East Market Street as the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) moves forward with roadway safety improvements scheduled to begin in early December.
While on-street parking will be removed along a portion of East Market Street, downtown Smithfield continues to offer ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Community, Press Release
Friday, November 21, 2025
Smithfield, NC – November 19th, 2025 – Wilson Tobs Baseball, one of North Carolina’s most storied summer collegiate baseball teams, is embarking on a new era. The team will relocate to Smithfield, NC, and take the field as The Smithfield Tobs and The JoCo TaterHogs.
The move comes as part of a strategic partnership with Johnston County and the Town of Smithfield to bring a first-class baseball ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
BENSON WILL BE HOME TO $1 BILLION RARE EARTH MAGNET FACILITY RTP-based Vulcan Elements Will Create 1
Friday, November 21, 2025
Johnston County, N.C. – November 18, 2025. Vulcan Elements, a manufacturer of Neodymium Iron Boron rare earth magnets, has selected Benson, North Carolina, for a $1 billion rare earth magnet manufacturing facility. Founded in Research Triangle Park, Vulcan Elements recently announced a $1.4 billion partnership with the U.S. government to expand to 10,000 metric tonnes of magnet manufacturing ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Economic
Friday, November 21, 2025
The N.C. Department of Transportation's Division 4 office plans to remove the on-street parking (seen above) on East Market Streett (U.S. 70 Business) in downtown Smithfield to improve safety as an interim step while more plans for improving the road are finalized.
SMITHFIELD – The on-street parking on East Market Street in downtown Smithfield will be removed soon to improve safety.
The N.C. ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Friday, November 21, 2025
This Giving Tuesday, we are celebrating the amazing impact that your support has made possible. Our newly released 2024-2025 Annual Report tells the story of how your generosity changed the lives of Johnston County's children. Whether expanding playgroup access for 75 children, connecting 405 families through the Family Resource Center, or preparing 26 new early childhood educators for employment, ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Friday, November 21, 2025
Johnston County, NC — November 21, 2025 — The Johnston County Coalition of Chambers and Johnston Community College proudly celebrated the Leadership Johnston Class of 2025, recognizing a remarkable group of graduates who have spent the past nine months learning, connecting, and strengthening their leadership impact across the county.
This year’s class represents a diverse group of professionals ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, November 20, 2025
The Town of Smithfield is proud to announce that it has been selected as the 2025 Water Distribution System of the Year (Small System Winner) and the 2025 Wastewater Collections System of the Year (Overall Winner) by NC One Water, the statewide water industry organization dedicated to supporting excellence in water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
Both awards were formally recognized ...read more
Categories: Community, Chamber, Economic
Friday, November 14, 2025
SMITHFIELD, NC - The air may have been chilly, but Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) eighth-grade students were fired up for the Triangle East Chamber’s 2025 JOCO WORKS World of Works (WOW).
During the two-day event, held on the Johnston Community College campus, approximately 3,500 eighth-grade students had the opportunity to explore career possibilities from more than 40 Johnston ...read more
Categories: Business, Economic, Press Release, Chamber, Education
Friday, November 14, 2025
SMITHFIELD, N.C. (November 13, 2025) – Johnston Community College (JCC) has been named an Educational Advisory Board (EAB) Innovative Institution Award recipient, recognizing the college’s exceptional leadership, creativity, and transformative impact on campus culture and student success.
This year, EAB received more than 40 nominations from colleges and universities across the country, each ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Press Release
Thursday, November 06, 2025
Smithfield, NC – Downtown Smithfield is ready to sparkle this holiday season with a series of festive events, starting Friday, November 28, and continuing through December 21. From the beloved tree lighting to new seasonal experiences, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
The celebrations kick off Friday, November 28, from 3 PM to 8 PM, with the Smithfield Town Tree Lighting at 7 PM ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Tuesday, November 04, 2025
NC Chamber, Blue Cross NC Partner to Help Small Businesses Afford Health CoverageSmithfield, N.C. – With small businesses feeling the impacts of rising health care costs, the NC Chamber has partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) to provide a new, more affordable health plan option for small businesses, their employees and their families. This plan, ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Business, Press Release
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Smithfield, N.C. — The Executive Committee of the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced a leadership transition within the organization. Effective October 14, 2025, Maureen McGuinness is no longer serving as President & CEO of the Chamber.
The Executive Committee reached this decision following careful and thoughtful consideration. The Board expresses its deep ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release
Friday, October 17, 2025
When growth hits hard and fast, control becomes the first casualty.
Whether you’re a local café that’s suddenly gone viral or a SaaS startup adding hundreds of new clients a month, scaling without structure can turn success into chaos. The key isn’t just growing faster — it’s growing in formation.
TL;DR
Rapid growth strains finances, team systems, and customer experience.
Build ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Ruth Marler Named 2025 ATHENA International Leadership Award RecipientSmithfield, NC —The Triangle East Chamber of Commerce announced that Ruth Marler, Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer at UNC Health Johnston, has been named the 2025 recipient of the ATHENA International Leadership Award. The award honors women who achieve excellence in their profession, give back to their ...read more
Categories: Community, Chamber
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The US Chamber of Commerce in partnership with AEI Housing Center recently released Strong Foundations: A Playbook for Housing and Economic Growth- a first of its kind resource offering data informed insights and practical strategies tailed to thousands of local jurisdictions- including Johnston County.
The Johnston County playbook provides insight into housing supply, affordability, migration ...read more
Categories: Business, Economic
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
CommWell Health Announces New Name Change to its Operations Center
Building Following Generous Donations
Four Oaks, NC – September 02, 2025 – CommWell Health, a large not-for-profit Community Health Center system in southeastern North Carolina, recently announced the renaming of its Operations Center Administrative building located in Four Oaks, to the Nathan Johnson Tilghman Professional ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
Friday, September 12, 2025
Safe Kids Johnston County Celebrates Child Passenger Safety Week
Johnston County, NC — Safe Kids Johnston County is celebrating Child Passenger Safety Week, from September 21-27. As a special designation recently proclaimed by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners, the week recognizes the importance of keeping kids safe in cars and on the road.
“Last year, we checked 174 car seats in ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Education, Press Release
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Johnston County Building Inspectors Earn Statewide Award for Hurricane Helene Response
Smithfield, N.C.- For their service after Hurricane Helene, Johnston County’s Building Inspections Department received the Barry Gupton Award, a major honor from the North Carolina Building Inspectors' Association (NCBIA).
The award is presented to individuals or organizations that show exceptional commitment ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Business, General News Article
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) has released its 2024-2025 school year performance data, as reported by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), noting that the district has INCREASED its RANKING to 30TH in the STATE of NORTH CAROLINA!The district’s rank of 30 out of 115 public school units is a noteworthy accomplishment, as the district's academic achievement continues ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Education
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Tuesday, September 09, 2025
Johnston County to Host Voter ID Events
at Local Libraries this Month
Smithfield, NC – Johnston County will host a series of Voter Photo ID events this September to help residents prepare for upcoming elections. These events, similar to the successful outreach events held in 2024, will provide voters with the opportunity to obtain a free voter photo ID. Staff from the Johnston County Board of ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release, Community, Political
Monday, September 08, 2025
Partnership for Children Hosts Community Advocacy Night, Paving the Way for Child Care Solutions
Selma, NC — The Partnership for Children of Johnston County hosted a powerful event in August to engage families and community leaders in a discussion about the child care crisis and its impacts on Johnston County residents. The evening brought together parents, child care providers, and elected ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Community, Press Release
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
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: Press Release, Business
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: Economic, Business
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: Press Release, Business
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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: Business, Community, Press Release, Chamber, General News Article
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Tuesday, April 01, 2025
The Triangle East Economic Development Foundation and the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce hosted Workforce Housing: Understanding the Challenge, Creating Solutions, the Foundation’s inaugural event, addressing workforce housing challenges and their impact on local businesses.
The event took place at First Baptist Church of Smithfield on April 1st. Panelists included:
Jill Homan, President of ...read more
Categories: Business, Community, Chamber, Economic, 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
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
