Smithfield
Council Pulls Proposal To Make Closed Session Minutes Public
SMITHFIELD — Seven sets of Smithfield Town Council closed session minutes that town staff determined were eligible for public release will remain sealed for now after a council member raised…
Smithfield Approves Digital Signs Along West Market Street
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Digital pole signs will be allowed along West Market Street after the Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved changes to the town’s sign ordinance. Following a lengthy discussion,…
Ghost Walk Features History, Barbecue, & Book Signing
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston County Heritage Center will stage its 22nd annual Ghost Walk on Thursday, October 29, and Friday, October 30, in Smithfield’s historic Riverside Cemetery. Beginning at…
Suspect Arrested In Armed Vehicle Theft
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield man was jailed Friday after authorities accused him of taking a work truck from an acquaintance at gunpoint. The alleged robbery occurred around 3:45 p.m. Thursday,…
Smithfield Man Faces Felony, Misdemeanor Charges In Shoplifting Case
GARNER — A Smithfield man was arrested Friday afternoon after Johnston County sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported shoplifting at Tractor Supply. Authorities said Kevin Daniel Johnson of N.C. Highway…
Johnston NAACP Announces Candidate Forum Ahead Of General Election
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston County Branch of the NAACP will host a nonpartisan candidate forum Friday, Oct. 9 at Johnston Community College. The forum will begin at 6 p.m.…
Man Wanted Following Friday Night Stabbing In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Police are searching for a Smithfield man accused of stabbing another person during an altercation Friday night, leaving the victim seriously injured. Smithfield Police were dispatched around…
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Train In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train Thursday evening. Smithfield Police were notified of the collision around 6:35 p.m. The incident occurred near the Edgerton…
Nine Trails Featured In 2026 Johnston County Hiking Challenge
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – Friends of Johnston County Parks is inviting residents and visitors to get outside this fall with the return of the JoCo Fall Hiking Challenge. The 2026…
Smithfield Approves Funds For Improvements To Downtown Pedestrian Pathway
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Plans to transform a narrow pedestrian walkway in downtown Smithfield are moving forward after the Town Council unanimously approved carrying over $30,000 for the project. Council members…
Mark Your Calendars: 2026 Christmas Events Set In Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – It may only be September, but Smithfield is already making plans for Christmas. The town has released its 2026 holiday schedule, with events planned throughout December including…
Smithfield Search Warrant Results In Drug, Firearm Charges
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A 38-year-old Smithfield man is facing multiple drug and firearm charges following a search warrant at his East Dundee Street home. Demorris Tyree Meeks was arrested Sept.…
