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Games and more on Smithfield library menu
Here are upcoming activities at the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield, 305 E. Market St.: • Board game cafe — 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 11, all ages. • Hooks and purls crochet — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, teens and adults. • Retro game lunch — 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, July 12, grades 6-12. • Community chess — […] The post Games and more on Smithfield library menu first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Celebrate America's birthday again: Holly Springs hosts July 5th event at Sugg Farm
Holly Springs explains emergency plan ahead of fireworks show. Holly Springs offered revelers another day to celebrate America's birthday on Friday. The July 5th Independence Day Celebration included live music, food trucks, games, and fireworks. Earlier in the day, thousands of attendees had their nerves eased as the sky stayed...
Thousands turn out for Holly Springs fireworks despite heat
Despite the dangerous heat, thousands came out for another round of fireworks Friday in Holly Springs.Many families set up shop at Bass Lake Park early to get the best spot even though it was so hot.Tameka Vinston brought a beach umbrella with her and a small tent to stay cool"The sun was up when I came out so that's why the umbrella was up," she said. "But since then. the sun has come down."Vinston drove with her son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren from Selma. They went to the show Tuesday night in Wendell. too."It's a good thing bringing people together," she said.SEE ALSO | Raleigh 4th of July Fireworks plagued by rain, lightning, technical problemsThe same went for 11-year-old Ella Heddrich and her friend Lilah Ross.They came with their parents from Fuquay-Varina. They went to the fireworks there on July 4.Ella's mom, Morgan, said: "We are extremely thankful for our independence. We talk about it a lot with our family; it's something we don't take for granted."
Clayton launches its downtown social district next week: 'a game-changer'
The Triangle area is getting another social district.The Town of Clayton will launch its' downtown social district next week on Thursday, July 11 starting at 10 a.m."The social district is a game-changer for Downtown Clayton," Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod said in a press release. "It's about bringing people together in a fun, relaxed environment while supporting our fantastic local establishments."The Downtown Clayton Social District runs along:Main Street from Ellington Street to Smith StreetFirst Street from O'Neil Street to Horne StreetSecond Street from O'Neil Street and Lombard StreetIt will operate Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday...
Holly Springs deals with record heat during Independence Day celebration
HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (WNCN) — Record-high temperatures in the Triangle Friday were a challenge for people still trying to enjoy their Fourth of July celebrations. Holly Springs holds its Independence Day festivities the following day, July 5. “We call ours a second day for the USA,” said Nic Ziccardi,...
Heritage Center To Close For Inventory July 8-12
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Heritage Center’s research facility at 241 E. Market Street, Smithfield, will be closed from Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12, while staff conduct inventory and reorganization of the Center’s collections. The Center relocated its reading room from the third to the...
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