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Bands do Battle on Town Square

Five bands played for the title, but only one could win the town’s first Battle of the Bands. Updated: Sep. 24, 2008 12:30 PM | Full story

Clayton Center announces 2008-09 performance series

The Clayton Center’s 2008-09 entertainment lineup brings back fan favorites and new faces designed to make audiences smile, laugh and, maybe, even cry. Published: Sep. 3, 2008 12:01 PM | Full story

SUV Delivery

Couple's second child is born in their Honda Pilot. Published: Aug. 20, 2008 1:28 PM | Full story

Bentonville church fashions labyrinth

Money obtained through donations and fund-raising events has allowed the members of Mill Creek Christian Church to complete a project that’s off the beaten path. Published: Aug. 13, 2008 12:10 PM | Full story

Extreme makeover: Cleveland

Sisters Rebekah and Emily Julian do not come out of their rooms often. Published: Aug. 5, 2008 5:42 PM | Full story

At camp, everyone's a star

Saving Today’s At-Risk Students, or STARS, a free summer camp for at-risk children, teaches campers to walk away from fights, respect their elders and have a positive outlook on life. Updated: Jul. 30, 2008 10:42 AM | Full story

Agencies get by with friends' help

Although volunteering is about helping others, it also teaches volunteers how to help themselves. Updated: Jul. 23, 2008 8:59 AM | Full story

Youngster takes on charity project

A Cleveland boy raises money to buy a rocking chair for a hospital where nurses can use it to rock premature babies. Updated: Jul. 15, 2008 3:04 PM | Full story

Book focuses on gang prevention

Clayton author gets a 10-second spot to promote "Cool Calvin's No Bandanas for Me: Staying Gang Free" on national television. Updated: Jul. 14, 2008 10:54 AM | Full story

'The best job in the world'

Firefighters in Clayton train inside a burning school bus to prepare for real-life disaster scenarios. Updated: Jul. 1, 2008 4:35 PM | Full story

Fire chief laid to rest

Hundreds gathered at Johnston Community College to pay tribute to George Crocker, who died June 22 at the age of 32. Crocker had served as chief of the Pine Level Fire Department since November. Updated: Jul. 1, 2008 10:20 AM | Full story

Teen channels talent into streams of art

Steven Iams-Rozborski has the Internet to thank for helping him draw upon an unknown ability. Updated: Jun. 25, 2008 10:26 AM | Full story

Track draws a crowd

“As long as you’re careful, you should have a great time with it," says one rider at MotoX Park East, a motocross track off of Buffalo Road. Updated: Jun. 18, 2008 8:57 AM | Full story

A quilt of memories

Student stitches her way into the hearts of loved ones left behind Updated: Jun. 11, 2008 11:17 AM | Full story

Thousands raise funds for ACS

About 3,000 people attend the 14th annual Relay for Life at Johnston Community College, raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Updated: Jun. 4, 2008 9:11 AM | Full story

Town mulls a new logo

Proposed logos are designed to showcase all that Clayton has to offer. The story has a photo gallery of the proposed logos. Updated: May. 28, 2008 8:54 AM | Full story

A recipe for healing

A cooking class at HealthQuest in Smithfield helps address the needs of those grieving the loss of loved ones. Updated: May. 21, 2008 11:00 AM | Full story

Race no piece of cake

But visions of a donut keeps reporter going. Updated: May. 13, 2008 4:37 PM | Full story

Audition start of silver screen dreams

About 100 people, from as far as Chapel Hill, come to the auditions for "Blaire's Bridge." Updated: May. 7, 2008 8:44 AM | Full story

Art marks 'Our Green Earth' day

In celebration of Earth Day, dozens of people attend an event filled with recyclable art and various animals. Updated: Apr. 24, 2008 3:01 PM | Full story

One trick pony

Actually, it was a mule with a message that entertained youngsters last week at the Boys & Girls Club in Selma. Updated: Apr. 23, 2008 11:46 AM | Full story

Art marks 'Our Green Earth' day

Updated: Apr. 23, 2008 12:11 PM | Full story

Games combine fun and competition

More than 150 Johnstonians are taking part in this year’s Senior Games. Updated: Apr. 16, 2008 9:39 AM | Full story

For sealed room, fun was in guessing

About 100 people gather to see what is inside a secret room at Leo Tire Service in Clayton. Updated: Apr. 7, 2008 10:06 AM | Full story

A brush with art

Clayton airbrush artist channels creative energy into elaborate designs. Updated: Apr. 1, 2008 12:18 PM | Full story

Center's dream takes shape

Therapeutic horseback riding center's new structure will house 15 stalls, two washrooms, a tack room and office space. Updated: Mar. 18, 2008 5:02 PM | Full story

Man's efforts finally praised

Selma man receives a Purple Heart 63 years later. Updated: Mar. 18, 2008 9:13 AM | Full story

Auction draws a crowd

Hundreds visited Olive Farm Supply last weekend to purchase farm equipment no longer in demand. Updated: Mar. 12, 2008 3:03 PM | Full story

'Wrecked' band takes next step

Wrecked at Breakfast formed about a year ago playing mostly covers. But the band is making the rounds now with original songs and plans to record its first CD. Updated: Mar. 4, 2008 3:24 PM | Full story

Residents weigh in on art project

Smithfield has asked artist Erik Beerbower of Greensboro to create a piece of public artwork that will represent the town’s African-American heritage. Updated: Feb. 29, 2008 10:07 AM | Full story


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