Love, Without the Roses
By Jamie Strickland February has a way of insisting that love should look a certain way. Red roses. Gigantic stuffed animals. Candlelit dinners. Greeting cards that cost $8(!?!). I’ve never been much into those forced displays of affection, and the older I get, the more I realize that the best kinds of love rarely present […]
A Full-Circle Spin: Johnston County Writer Brings Family, Healing and Poetry to “Wheel of Fortune”
By Jamie Strickland For Nathaniel Bush, stepping onto the “Wheel of Fortune” stage was the culmination of a journey shaped by loss, healing and creativity — one that ultimately led him to Johnston County, to love, and to a moment he wishes his mother could have seen. Bush’s connection to the long-running game show began […]
What to do when the flu hits: Advice from a local pharmacist
By Jamie Strickland As flu season is in full swing, many Johnston County families are asking the same questions: how to avoid getting sick, how to tell if it’s the flu and when to seek treatment. To help cut through the confusion,we spoke with Carl Edwards, PharmD, Pharmacy Manager at Realo Discount Drug, who shared […]
Clayton Chamber honors local leaders
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce (CCOC) recently hosted its Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, bringing together business leaders, educators, volunteers and community members to celebrate the individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact in the Clayton area. The event recognized excellence across business, education, nonprofit service, and community leadership. The 2025 winners are: Pictured: Jordan […]