Crews Respond To Fire In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – Multiple fire units responded to a fire around 7:45pm this evening (Thursday). The blaze was reported on Franklin Drive, off S. Brightleaf...
Charges Filed In Clayton-Area Robbery
CLAYTON - The Johnston County Sheriff's Office has filed charges against two young suspects in connection with an armed robbery.
Demarion Oshay Hollenquest, 18, of...
Two Dogs Seized, Owner Charged With Animal Cruelty
SMITHFIELD - The reported owner of two dogs has been charged with animal cruelty. Glen Richard Kretzschmar, 48, of Smithfield was arrested by Smithfield...
Amazon Opens Smithfield Facility, Bringing 1,000 New Jobs
Amazon Announces Johnston Community College as Career Choice Partner
SMITHFIELD – On Tuesday, Amazon celebrated the official opening of its new, state-of-the-art inbound cross...
Driver Involved In Crash Arrested For DWI, Child Abuse
SMITHFIELD - A Harnett County woman is facing charges following a traffic accident in the Smithfield city limits. The two vehicle collision was reported...
SSS High Hosts Annual Special Olympics Spring Games
SMITHFIELD – On Thursday and Friday, April 18-19, 2024, the Johnston County Special Olympics Spring Games were held at Smithfield-Selma High. The Spring Games...
Two Vehicles Involved In Buffalo Road Crash
SMITHFIELD - Two people sustained minor injuries in a two vehicle accident. The t-bone collision happened around 6:30pm Sunday on Buffalo Road at Eason...
Johnston Community College Requests $85 Million Bond Referendum From County Commissioners
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College President Dr. Vern L. Lindquist formally requested that County Commissioners approve a bond referendum in the amount of $85,000,000...
Man Trying To Sell Lawnmower Falls Victim To Scam
SMITHFIELD - A Smithfield area resident recently fell victim to the check overpayment scam. The scam has been around for years and authorities want...
Congressman Nickel Secures Millions In Federal Funding For Local Towns
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) voted for a bipartisan government funding package that includes over $14 million in Community Project Funding that he...
