Junior Women's League to Host 10th Annual Big Night Out: Bingo Night
Smithfield, N.C. – The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield will host its 10th annual Big Night Out: Bingo Night, proudly presented by Bingo Champion sponsor Coates Hearing Clinic, to be held at The Great Hall in the Tart Building/Paul A. Johnston Auditorium at Johnston Community College on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. This year’s Big Night Out marks a special milestone as the League celebrates a decade of making a positive difference in our local communities. “This
Partnership Hosts Golf Tournament to Build Bright Futures for County Children
Johnston County — The Partnership for Children of Johnston County is set to host its inaugural “Fore the Kids” Golf Tournament on Friday, April 4th, at the Country Club of Johnston County. The event aims to raise funds to support programs and initiatives that enhance the well-being of children in Johnston County. Proceeds will be utilized for resources such as parenting education for caregivers, classroom support for teachers, and car seats for children. The day will include a catered lunch, and prizes will
Safe Kids Johnston County Provides Tips for Parents During Poison Prevention Week
Johnston County — In observance of National Poison Prevention Week (March 16-22), Safe Kids Johnston County is providing tips to help parents keep children safe from household products that, while necessary and useful, can pose poisoning risks. Poisoning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death among children ages 1 to 19.Jennifer Williams, Safe Kids Coordinator, shares, “We are thrilled to provide guidance to parents and caregivers on safely storing household products. By adopting
Join NC Tri-Share Week
The NC Partnership for Children (NCPC) and the NC Department of Commerce proudly announce NC Tri-Share Week, taking place from March 17-21, 2025. This week-long initiative for employers highlights the NC Tri-Share Child Care Program, an innovative public-private partnership that shares the price of child care equally among employers, eligible employees, and the State. The program helps working families access high-quality, affordable child care while supporting businesses.Business Recruitment & Advantages
New Story Walk Open in Selma, NC
SELMA, N.C. The first Story Walk in Selma has arrived! It is located along the walking path around Blackley Athletic Park at 601 W. Noble Street. The Story Walk concept offers families the opportunity to enjoy some light physical exercise while reading stories along the path. Through this walk around the park, participants are guided through questions to ask their children, leading to meaningful family conversations and an easy start to Early Literacy. The Story Walk is easily accessible and within walking
Leadership Johnston announces 2021 graduates
Johnston County, NC — Leadership Johnston celebrated its newest graduates at their first meeting on June 24. Despite the challenges of this past year, Leadership Johnston forged ahead under a new format focused on Crisis Leadership. The graduation ceremony held at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum and sponsored by KS Bank, was the first time these class members met in person. This year's graduates include William Brown (Benson Police Department), Melissa Curry (KS Bank, Inc.), Gary Johnson (Town of
JUNIOR WOMEN’S LEAGUE PRESENTS $12,000 COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT TO PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF JOHNSTON COUNTY
Smithfield, N.C. - On Thursday, March 4th, 2021, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield presented a Community Impact Grant award to Partnership for Children of Johnston County for $12,000. Funds were raised during JWL’s Diaper Drive in the Fall of 2020. Due to a quick pivot from the Junior Women's League of Smithfield's Touch-A-Truck committee, the hard work of our members, and the incredible support of our community (and beyond), JWL was also able to donate more than 31,000 diapers, as well as wipes
