Junior Women's League of Smithfield Touch-A-Truck Nets $13,000 for Johnston County Initiatives
Smithfield, N.C. - Excitement filled Historic Downtown Smithfield on Saturday, November 2, as the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield hosted its 9th annual Touch-A-Truck event, presented by P2Handyman Service. The family-friendly event raised over $13,000, with $10,000 designated for Johnston County non-profits through the league’s Community Impact Grants. Attendees had the chance to explore more than 50 vehicles, from towering fire trucks to heavy machinery. The event also featured food trucks, a
Safe Kids Johnston County Offers Essential Holiday Safety Tips for Families
Johnston County – As the holiday season approaches, Safe Kids Johnston County urges families to prioritize safety. Below are essential safety tips to help families navigate the most common safety hazards so this holiday season can be a memorable one. Cooking SafetyThe kitchen can be a bustling hub during holidays. To prevent burns and spills, always opt for the back burner and turn pot handles away from the edge. Teach older children safe practices, like using oven mitts and never leaving the kitchen
Leadership Johnston Celebrates 2024 Graduates
Johnston County, NC – Leadership Johnston, a collaborative initiative by local chambers and organizations, celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2024 on November 14 at The Clayton Center. The event was sponsored by KS Bank, Novo Nordisk, Narron & Wenzel P.A., Barbetta, LLC, Benson Area Chamber of Commerce, Lumos, and The Insurance Shoppe of North Carolina, Inc. Leadership Johnston is a nine-month program designed for professionals seeking advancement within their organizations. Participants engaged in
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
