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Can You Identify This Suspect?
Smithfield Police hope someone will recognize this person or the vehicle they were driving. The individual is wanted for questioning in connection with a breaking and entering that occurred at Kay Jewelers on Outlet Center Drive in Smithfield around 4:30am…
Police Unveil New Bike Patrol Uniforms
Selma Police have updated uniforms for officers on bicycle patrol. They replace uniforms designed 20 years ago. Police Chief R.A. Cooper say the new uniform has a more “modern professional look.” Currently, six officers assigned to bicycle patrols have been…
872 Customers Effected By Power Outage
The Town of Smithfield said 872 customers were left in the dark Tuesday night after a utility pole broke. The outage occurred around midnight. Nearly all the customers had power back on by 2:30am Wednesday. However, 30 customers near the…
5 New Assistant Principals Named
The Johnston County Board of Education has approved 5 new assistant principals for Johnston County Schools. Christina C. Ferrell, who had been a third grade teacher at West View Elementary School has been named an assistant principal at Cleveland Middle…
Campbell Football Holds Free Car Wash
Buies Creek – Campbell Football took a break from its 2015 preseason camp to hold a free car wash Tuesday at Barker-Lane Stadium in Buies Creek. For three hours, the Camels’ players and staff washed cars for dozens of students,…
Selma Restricts Future Locations Of Solar Farms
It will now be harder for solar farms to locate certain residential areas in Selma. Following concerns about an influx of solar farms being located in residential zoning districts, the Selma Town Council voted unanimously on August 11th to prohibit…
Former Army Ranger Joins Selma Police Force
The Selma Police Department has hired a new officer. Officer Charles Eason recently joined the force. He was introduced to the Selma Town Council this month by Police Chief R.A. Cooper. “He will be an asset to the department,” Chief…
Rabin Recognized By NC National Guard
Senator Ron Rabin has been honored by the North Carolina National Guard. Major General Gregory Lusk, the Commander of the North Carolina National Guard, presented Sen. Rabin with the North Carolina National Guard Civilian Commendation Medal. The award is presented…
DAV Lease Extended For $1
Members of the Johnston County Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will be able to stay in a town-owned building at 1500 Buffalo Road for at least another two years. The Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved extending the lease with the DAV…
Town Awards $833,037 Bid To Inspect, Repair Sewer Lines
A Kinston company has been awarded an $833,037.50 contract by the Town of Smithfield to inspect and repair aging and leaking sewer lines. In a unanimous vote, Herring-Rivenbark Inc. was selected for the project. They were the low bidder among…
