Joseph Heck Sworn In As Smithfield Police Officer
The Smithfield Police Department has hired Joseph Heck as a patrol officer. Heck is a 15 year law enforcement veteran having previously worked with the...
Farm Heritage Days Return To Benson
Lots to do for fans of antique tractors
Fans of antique tractors will have plenty to keep them occupied this weekend at Benson’s Chamber Park.
The...
Update: Smithfield Litter Sweep Postponed
UPDATE: The Town of Smithfield Litter Sweep scheduled for Saturday, April 13th has been postponed. No make up date has been announced yet.
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First Johnston County Deputy Killed In Line Of Duty Remembered 100 Years Later
On the night of April 11, 1919, Johnston County deputy sheriff John Alpheus "Alf" Wall of Wilders Township and at least two other officers...
Smithfield Public Works Department Honored As Main Street Champions
The Town of Smithfield Public Works Department was honored as Smithfield’s 2018 Main Street Champion at the North Carolina Main Street Annual Awards Ceremony held in...
5 People Injured In Smithfield Accident
Five people were transported to the hospital for treatment following a two vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon in Downtown Smithfield. The accident was reported at 2:49pm...
Johnston County Schools Honor Outstanding First Year Teachers
Johnston County Public Schools named Lance Atkinson as the First Year Teacher of the Year at the annual Outstanding First Year Teacher of the...
Angier Woman Sentenced To 86 Months In Federal Prison
A 24 year-old Angier woman was sentenced today (Wednesday) to served 86 months in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release.
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Over 10 Tons Of Documents Safely Disposed Of At Annual Shred Event
Johnston County Register of Deeds Craig Olive spent last Saturday assisting the citizens of Johnston County at his annual Shred Event. Boxes and bags filled...
The Original Drifters To Headline 35th Annual Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival
The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation has announced that The Original Drifters will headline the 35th annual Ham & Yam Festival with a free concert...
