Smithfield
Phone Scammer Posing As Deputy Tricks Local Man
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield man lost nearly $5,000 after falling victim to a jury duty scam in which a caller impersonated a Johnston County sheriff’s deputy and demanded payment to…
Neuse Charter Senior Semifinalist For Prestigious State Scholarships
SMITHFIELD — A Neuse Charter School senior has been named a semifinalist for two of North Carolina’s most competitive scholarship programs. Preeti Patel, who ranks in the top 10 percent…
Neuse Charter Senior Selected For Prestigious High Point University Program
SMITHFIELD — A Neuse Charter School senior has been invited to compete for one of High Point University’s most competitive scholarships after being selected to attend the university’s Presidential Fellowship…
JWL Announces Scholarship Opportunities For Johnston County High School Seniors
SMITHFIELD – The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) is now accepting applications for its 2026 High School Scholarship. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to female high school seniors…
How A Lost County Credit Card Led To Felony Charges
SMITHFIELD0 – A 25 year-old man is facing felony charges after authorities say a lost Johnston County government credit card was used to purchase a laptop computer, leading to an…
Fundraiser Created For Family Of Man Killed In Smithfield Shooting
SMITHFIELD — An online fundraiser has been launched to assist the family of a man killed in a recent Smithfield shooting with funeral expenses and other costs. The GoFundMe campaign…
Smithfield-Selma High Unified Sports Leaders Advocate On Capitol Hill
SMITHFIELD — Students and educators from Smithfield-Selma High School will represent Johnston County on the national stage as part of a North Carolina delegation attending Special Olympics “Capitol Hill Day”…
Nearly 82,000 Gallons Of Untreated Wastewater Spill
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County officials reported that approximately 81,900 gallons of untreated wastewater were discharged into wetlands connected to a tributary of the Neuse River following an equipment failure. According…
Johnston Health Foundation Appoints New Board Members
SMITHFIELD — Johnston Health Foundation has appointed six new members to its board of directors, strengthening the foundation’s leadership and its commitment to advancing health care and wellness across Johnston…
Smithfield Announces Art Contests For The 40th Annual Ham & Yam Festival
SMITHFIELD – Young artists from across Johnston County are invited to help shape the 40th Anniversary of the Ham and Yam Festival through two special art contests: the Ham &…
‘Now It’s Our Turn’: Firefighter, Family Face Cancer Fight Together
JOHNSTON COUNTY – For more than two decades, Jeff “Honeybun” Lambert has been among the first to respond when Johnston County residents needed help. Now, the first responder community he…
Authorities Identify Victim, Suspect In Smithfield Homicide
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield man was charged with first-degree murder after an overnight shooting. Smithfield Police said Albert Abdelnor, 23, is accused of fatally shooting Rene Antonio Maldenado-Garay, 28, in…
