2017
Daughter Arrested For Breaking Into Mom’s Home
Law enforcement officers say they have solved a break-in committed last week after arresting the victim’s daughter and a male acquaintance. On December 5th, Johnston County deputies received a report…
Town Of Smithfield Helping Needy Family This Christmas
A member of the Smithfield Town Council will donate two months of his salary to aid the efforts of town employees who want to help a local family in need…
Two Charged In October Homicide
Two people were arrested today (Thursday) for the murder of a Harnett County man two months ago. The body of 49 year-old Phillip Sauls was found in the backyard of…
Wreck Knocks Out Power To 200 Homes
A single car accident knocked out power to about 200 homes and businesses between Smithfield and Clayton. The crash happened at 6:07am today (Thursday) on Highway 70 Business. Troopers said 24 year-old…
Sheriff’s Office Name Used In Telephone Scam
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents that their name is being used in a widespread telephone scam. Someone has been calling citizens in Johnston County claiming to be…
Truck Overturns On Highway 70
A flatbed truck carrying grass seed and fertilizer overturned on Highway 70 at Swift Creek Road in Wilson’s Mills on Tuesday. Around 10:30am, the truck driver drove into the median and…
Airman Earns Distinction As Honor Graduate
U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman 1st Class Emily C. Brummett graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week…
Benson Elected Officials Receive Oaths
A new mayor was sworn in Tuesday night in Benson and three newly elected commissioners received their oaths. The Benson Conference Center was packed with family, friends, and town staff as each…
Town Of Smithfield Responds To RV Park Lawsuit
Through their attorney, the Town of Smithfield issued a statement Wednesday afternoon after being named in a lawsuit filed Monday in Johnston County Superior Court. Developers of a proposed RV…
“In God We Trust” Motto Installed At Courthouse
There was no fanfare or public ceremony, but at 7:00am Wednesday, courthouse officials erected the motto “In God We Trust” in the old section of the Johnston County Courthouse in Smithfield. The…
New Concrete Plant Wins Approval
A divided Smithfield Town Council has given the approval to a company to operate a concrete plant just off Highway 70 Business West. In a 4-to-2 vote, Thomas Concrete of…
Town of Smithfield Oaths Of Office
The Town of Smithfield held their Oath of Office ceremony for newly elected officials on December 5th. Two outgoing council members were also recognized.
