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NAACP Hosts MLK Jr. Parade Celebrating Service And Civic Engagement
SMITHFIELD — Despite the threat of a few raindrops, the NAACP-sponsored MLK Jr. Parade marched through downtown Smithfield on Saturday morning, bringing music, color and community spirit to Market Street. The parade, hosted by the NAACP Johnston County Branch, traveled…
Opinion: 5 NC Races To Watch As The 2026 Primaries Wrap Up
By David Larson Carolina Journal The 2026 primary elections end in less than two weeks. If you haven’t already voted early in person or by absentee ballot, I encourage you to do so. In fact, see the timeline below (from…
New Task Force Eyes Revamp Of NC School Accountability System
By David Bass Carolina Journal RALEIGH – North Carolina’s public education leaders are exploring ways to overhaul the state’s school accountability system. The current accountability model relies heavily on end-of-grade and end-of-course assessments. Schools are graded on an A-F scale,…
Supreme Court Rules Trump Cannot Impose Tariffs Using Emergency Powers Law
By Carolina Journal Staff RALEIGH -The US Supreme Court split, 6-3, Friday in ruling that President Donald Trump cannot use a federal emergency powers law to impose tariffs. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority decision in Learning Resources v.…
Screening Of “American Coup: Wimington 1898” Explores History Of Massarce And Insurrection
SMITHFIELD – The Black History Committee of the Johnston County Heritage Commission, in partnership with PBS North Carolina and Working Films, invite community members to a free screening of American Coup: Wilmington 1898. The film shares the little-known story of…
Chairman Harris Delivers 2026 State Of The County Address
SMITHFIELD – Patrick Harris, Chairman of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners, delivered the State of the County address through a video produced by the County’s Public Information Office. The video was played at the Board’s regularly scheduled meeting on…
Report: Domestic Incident Leads To Police Chase In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield woman is facing multiple charges after a reported domestic disturbance escalated into a high-speed police chase Saturday afternoon. Jessica King Urena, 33, of Smithfield was charged with felony fleeing to elude arrest with a motor vehicle,…
Authorities Probe Back-To-Back Convenience Store Break-Ins
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Law enforcement agencies are investigating two convenience store break-ins reported about 30 minutes apart early Thursday morning in the Four Oaks and Smithfield areas. The first incident was reported at approximately 12:31 a.m. at the Safeway convenience…
Man Charged Following Smash-And-Grab Break-In
SMITHFIELD — Police made a quick arrest following an early morning break-in at a Dollar General store. Officers responded around 3:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13 after a rock was reportedly used to shatter the front glass door at the Dollar…
Smithfield Police Investigating Death Of 42-Year-Old Woman
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Police Department is investigating the sudden death of a 42-year-old woman at a residence on Wilson’s Mills Road. Officers and emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the home at approximately 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, after…
