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38th Annual Ham & Yam Festival Set For May 4
SMITHFIELD – The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) has announced the dates and preliminary details for the 38th Annual Ham & Yam Festival on Saturday, May 4th, from 10:00am until…
Burgess Named 2023 Selma Police Officer Of The Year
SELMA – After being on the department only two years, Patrol Sergeant Ernest Burgess has made a big impact. Burgess joined the Selma Police Department in 2022. Recently, Burgess was…
Selma PD’s William Baker Promoted To Captain
SELMA – Selma Police Chief J.A. Hughes has announced the promotion of William “Billy” Baker. Baker has been a sergeant since 2021. Effective today (Friday), he is the Captain of…
Johnson Receives Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate
SMITHFIELD – Police Detective David Johnson has received his Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate. Police Chief Pete Hedrick recognized Detective Johnson during the January 23 meeting of the Smithfield Town Council.…
75th Annual Benson Chamber Awards Banquet
BENSON – The 75th Annual Benson Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet was held at The Barn at Broadslab on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The following individuals and organizations were recognized: FRONT…
Ava Gardner Museum Hires New Manager
SMITHFIELD – The Ava Gardner Museum board of directors has hired Angelica Henry as the new Museum Manager. Long-time Executive Director, Lynell Seabold, has retired to Edenton, NC, however, she…
Officer Julie Carroll Receives Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Police Officer Julie Carroll was recognized by Police Chief Pete Hedrick during the Jan. 23 meeting of the Smithfield Town Council. Officer Carroll recently received her Intermediate…
Capshaw Receives Oath As Smithfield Police Officer
SMITHFIELD – Officer Conner Capshaw is the newest member of the Smithfield Police Department. Officer Capshaw received his official Oath of Office from Mayor Andy Moore during the January 23…
Selma Kicks Off A Year Full Of Events
SELMA – The Town of Selma has officially kicked off its 2024 event season. The annual Polar Bear Run was held on Saturday, January 13th, and is the first of…
Concerned About Small Lot Sizes, Town Council Tables Vote On 222 Lot Subdivision
SMITHFIELD – Following a three hour public hearing, the Smithfield Town Council postponed voting on a request to rezone 138 acres of land for a proposed 222 lot subdivision. Developers…
Retired Smithfield Fire Captain Honored
SMITHFIELD – Mayor Andy Moore and members of the Smithfield Town Council honored retired firefighter Steven Anthony “Tony” McLeod during their January monthly meeting. McLeod retired December 31, 2023 from…
Local Runners Take Steps To Protect Clayton Police K-9
CLAYTON – The Clayton Police Department has an additional safeguard for one of its officers, thanks to the generosity of a local club. Clayton Area Runners (CAR) presented a K9…
