Update: Smithfield Teen Killed In Selma Shooting
UPDATE 5:00PM - Selma Police have identified the victims of Saturday night's shooting on W. Preston Street. Malik Muhammed Shepard, 19, of Smithfield was...
Four Oaks Middle School Teacher Receives Governor’s Educator Discovery Award
Four Oaks Middle School’s agricultural educator, Victoria Gwaltney, was granted one of the Governor’s Educator Discovery Awards for the 2019-2020 school year. The Governor’s...
Social Security Matters – Should I Claim Social Security At 63?
by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor
Association of Mature American Citizens
Ask Rusty – Should I Claim Social Security At 63?
Dear Rusty: I’m 63 years...
First Baby Born In 2020 In Johnston County Is Christmas!
Johnston Health in Smithfield welcomed its first baby of the New Year at 8:50 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1st.
Alanna Christmas is the infant daughter...
Search Warrant Reveals New Details In December Walmart Shooting
Suspect Released Jan. 2nd On $100,000 Bail
A search warrant released this week has revealed new details in last month's shooting at Walmart on North...
4 Juvenile Suspects Linked To Rash Of Egg-Throwing Cases
Four juvenile suspects are facing petitions following a string of vandalism first reported in late December.
Benson Police located and detained four male juveniles —...
Son Of State’s First Licensed Pilot Is Penning Memoir
Dave Stewart grew up hearing people tell stories of his legendary father, Alton Stewart. The youngest son of North Carolina’s first licensed aviator remembers...
School Board Chairman, Johnson Hold Press Conferences As Both Sides Dig In
SMITHFIELD - Johnston County School Board Chairman Todd Sutton held a press conference this afternoon (Thursday) on the steps of the Johnston County Courthouse...
Minor Injuries Reported In US 301 Accident
Minor injuries were reported in a two vehicle accident tonight (Thursday) on Highway 301 South of Smithfield in front of Holt Lake Barbecue.
Around 6:45pm,...
JCSO: Real Officers Names Being Used In Jury Duty Scam
The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is once again reminding residents to be aware of an ongoing jury duty scam. Officers said they have received multiple...
