2017
6th Annual Grinch Toy Run To Help Needy Children This Christmas
The 6th annual Grinch Run held last Saturday in Smithfield was a huge success. Toys were collected from the participants instead of a registration fee. All the toys donated will…
New Smithfield Police Officer Receives Oath
A former Benson police officer has joined the Smithfield Police Department. Officer Christopher Edward VanHalen worked for the Benson Police Department for 2 years before being hired recently by the…
Smithfield Water, Electric Improvements Funded
Homes and businesses in West Smithfield should see better water pressure once the Town of Smithfield installs new altitude values on water tanks in town. The new valves will be…
Police Investigating Sexual Assault, Kidnapping Report
Smithfield Police tell WTSB News they are investigating a report that a woman was sexually assaulted and held against her will. The incident allegedly occurred Sunday night at a home in North Smithfield.…
OPW’s Smithfield Plant Will Add 80 New Jobs
OPW, a global leader in designing and manufacturing retail fueling, fluid handling and car wash system solutions, announced Monday they will be adding more than 80 jobs at its Smithfield…
Four Oaks Family Loses Home In Fire
A Four Oaks family lost their home in a fire Monday afternoon. Flames were spotting coming from a mobile home in the 4000 block of Devil’s Racetrack Road around…
New Commissioner Takes Oath
About three dozen people attended the Oath of Office Ceremony today (Monday) at the Johnston County Courthouse in Smithfield for Lee Jackson who was sworn in to the Johnston County…
74 Ticketed During SAFE Team Operation
Last week, Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell was traveling on US 70 near the NC DOT work zone east of Smithfield and noticed an elderly driver become confused during a…
1 Person, Dog Rescued From Burning Home
It took fire crews about 30 minutes to contain a house fire in the Wilson’s Mills city limits this morning (Monday). The fire was reported at 2:45am at 45 Powell Street. It was…
Rouzer Supports Tax Reform Bill
The United States Senate has passed their version of a tax reform bill paving the way for both chambers to go to a conference committee where differences in the House…
Lytle Named Super Star Teacher Of The Month
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce has recognized Patricia Lytle as the Super Star Teacher of the Month for November. Super Star teachers demonstrate excellence and leadership in their classroom, creativity…
11 Year-Old Killed In Crash
An 11 year-old boy lost his life in a tragic accident at a rural Johnston County intersection Saturday night. The two vehicle collision was reported at 8:51pm on Highway 231…
