Smithfield Applies For NC DOT Pedestrian Planning Grant
In a unanimous vote, the Smithfield Town Council has authorized Town Manager Mike Scott to apply for a NC Department of Transportation Pedestrian Planning...
Suspects Rob Smithfield Business
Smithfield Police are searching for two suspects who robbed a clerk at a Smithfield business. Officers responded to the armed robbery at 5:03PM Tuesday...
KFC / Taco Bell Manager Shot During Holdup
A manager at a KFC / Taco Bell was shot during a holdup. It happened early this morning (Wednesday).
The Johnston County Sheriff's Office said...
Rep. Strickland Updates Benson Chamber On State Budget
Offers insight into process
State Rep. Larry Strickland (R-Harnett and Johnston) gave an overview of the North Carolina budget process and the General Assembly’s current...
Business Break-Ins Could Be Connected
Police are investigating three business break-ins that were discovered hours apart. The break-ins happened late-Monday night or early-Tuesday morning at the Vazquez Law Firm...
Businessman Wants To Operate Large-Scale Hemp Greenhouse
A local businessman has asked the Town of Smithfield to approve a request to turn a warehouse into a large indoor hemp greenhouse.
Frank Lee...
US News & World Report Ranks Neuse Charter School #16 In Raleigh Metro Area
According to US News & World Report, Neuse Charter School in Smithfield ranks the highest in Johnston County with a 96 percent high school...
Hope 4 NC Program Helping Hurricane Florence Survivors With Counseling Services
Johnston Among 27 Counties Where Services Are Available
Hurricane Matthew pummeled North Carolina in early October of 2016, followed by Hurricane Florence in September 2018....
Two GEDC Board Members Stepping Down
Change is coming to the Garner Economic Development Corporation (GEDC).
Bruce Andrews and Elmo Vance have stepped down as board members of the nonprofit. Both...
Victim Loses $2,930 In CraigsList Scam
A Johnston County woman lost a lot of money in a CraigsList scam. It happened last week.
The 41 year-old victim, who lives in Clayton,...
