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Highway Patrol Accident Reconstruction Team Assisting With Hit And Run Crash
The Highway Patrol is searching for a hit and run driver that struck a moped driver Thursday morning. The accident happened around 6:00am on Highway 39 about 12 miles north of Selma. The moped operator said he was traveling southbound…
Serious Crash Closes Highway 42
Highway 42 near the Johnston-Wilson County line was shut down for several hours Thursday morning following a near head-on collision. The accident was reported at 5:53am. One vehicle appears to have crossed the centerline in a sweeping curve and collided…
Numerous Accidents Prompt Traffic Safety Improvements
A sharp increase in accidents has prompted the Town of Smithfield and NC Department of Transportation to look at ways to make safety improvements. In 2015, there were six accidents reported on Outlet Center Drive. So far in 2016, 21…
Police Charge Women’s Jeans Thief
Clayton Police have identified and charged a man who stole jeans from a women’s clothing store a few weeks ago. On June 25th, a man collected about 25 pairs of women’s blue jeans and ran out of Maurices at 933…
Search For New Police Chief Narrows
The field of applicants for a new police chief has been narrowed. Fourteen people applied for the Smithfield police chiefs position after former chief Michael Scott was hired as the town manager onMay 3rd. The number was narrowed to 7…
Wanted Man Arrested At License Checkpoint
A Benson man was arrested during a SAFE Team license checkpoint Wednesday afternoon. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office SAFE Team had set up the checkpoint on Old Fairground Road near Benson when a vehicle approached. Authorities said a passenger told…
41 Charged In Operation Dismantle
Nash County authorities have arrested 41 people in Operation Dismantle. The Tar River Regional Drug Task Force consisting of the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, Nashville Police Department, Spring Hope Police Department, Tarboro Police Department, NC Probation and Parole, NC SBI,…
Royal Graduates From Basic Training
U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Marcus A. Royal graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force…
Tractor Trailers Collide On I-95
A four vehicle accident caused significant delays on Interstate 95 near Smithfield just before Noon on Tuesday. Southbound traffic was slowing for bridge maintenance work when the driver of a grain truck didn’t see a US Mail truck begin to…
SRAC Sharks – 2016 Southern Metro League Champions
The Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center SRAC Sharks Swim Team started out the season with the motto “Practice Like A Champion” and finished the season undefeated as well as earning first place at the Southern Metro League Championship Swim Meet.…
