African-American Heritage Festival Coming In 2019
Genealogist partnering with Campbell University
February is Black History Month across the country and a locally-known genealogist and author is teaming with Campbell University for...
Ask Rusty – File & Suspend? Restricted Application? Or just wait?
Dear Rusty: My wife and I were both born in 1953. My wife will reach her full retirement age in March 2019 and I will...
Jordan Family Continues Eagle Scout Tradition
Austin Tyler Jordan continued the Eagle Scout tradition when he received his Eagle Scout during a ceremony December 30th at First Presbyterian Church in...
Bid Awarded For Tractor Purchase
The Smithfield Public Utilities Department will be getting a new piece of equipment to help employees cut and clear easements.
The Town Council has awarded...
Robbery Suspect Flees From Officers During Chase
A man wanted for the armed robbery of a Smithfield business Thursday night led Johnston County deputies on a vehicle pursuit until he jumped...
Driver Intentionally Rams SUV, Injuring 2 Children And 1 Adult
Ongoing Dispute Over Cell Phone Led To Vehicle Assault, Police Say
A vehicle collision in the parking lot of a Smithfield convenience store was an...
Wreck Claims Life of Selma Woman
A Johnston County woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision Saturday afternoon outside Coats.
Rochelle Atkinson, 67, of Selma was traveling west on Ebenezer Church...
$2,580.50 Grant Awarded To Micro Fire Department
Department of Insurance Sends Award Check for New Equipment
Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey announced that the Micro Volunteer Fire Department has...
$132,981 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Benson
Jarrett Matthews of Benson is ringing in the New Year with a $132,981 Cash 5 jackpot.
“It’s going to be pretty hard for the rest...
Burglar Causes $10,000 In Damage
A burglary suspect caused a reported $10,000 in damage to a Smithfield home during a break-in discovered on Saturday.
Smithfield Police responded to a vacant...
