Smithfield
Childhood Experiences Inspire Johnston County Author’s ‘Orville’ Series
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – Johnston County native Tracy McKinley knows what it feels like to be different. Growing up, she experienced bullying, an experience she says eventually helped inspire a…
Nearly $1.2 Million Electric Project Planned In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Continued residential growth is putting additional demand on Smithfield’s electric system, prompting the Town Council to approve a nearly $1.2 million circuit expansion designed to maintain reliable…
Six-Month Drug Probe Leads To Search Warrants, Arrests Outside County Jail
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – A six-month undercover investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division led to two search warrants, multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs and…
New Scholarship Pageant To Honor Ava Gardner’s Legacy
Downtown Smithfield Launches Scholarship Pageant For Johnston County Students SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Applications are now open for a new scholarship pageant in Downtown Smithfield inspired by Johnston County native and…
New Greenway Art Installation Chronicles Smithfield Flood History
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A new public art installation along the Buffalo Creek Greenway is using historic Neuse River flood levels to tell the story of some of Smithfield’s most significant…
Smithfield Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Crash
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of South Fifth Street and Holt Street. The collision, reported around 2 p.m., involved…
Smithfield Police Identify Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Police have identified a 29-year-old Smithfield woman who was struck and killed by an Amtrak train early Friday morning. The collision was reported around 5:39 a.m. Aug.…
Lew Starling Named Among Best Lawyers In America
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Attorney Luther D. “Lew” Starling Jr., managing partner of a law firm with offices in Smithfield and Clinton, has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The…
JCC Shatters Enrollment Record
College surpasses 7,000 curriculum students as enrollment continues rapid growth SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston Community College opened the fall semester with more than 7,000 curriculum students, the highest first-day enrollment…
Smithfield Stadium Cost Rises 172%, From $6M To $16.3M
SMITHFIELD – A baseball stadium approved by the Smithfield Town Council last November with a $6 million price tag is now projected to cost approximately $16.3 million, an increase of…
Smithfield Man Rearrested, Linked To More Vehicle Break-Ins
SMITHFIELD – A man arrested late last month after allegedly being found inside a stranger’s vehicle has been rearrested and is now linked by police to several additional incidents. Smithfield…
Smithfield Man Dies In Accidental Drowning
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Authorities have identified a 27-year-old man who drowned Saturday afternoon while swimming in a pond on Galilee Road. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as…
