Smithfield
Kimberly Pickett Credentialed By International Local Government Management Organization
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Kimberly T. Pickett, Interim Town Manager of Smithfield, NC, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Mrs. Pickett is one of over 1,300…
Community Walk To Raise Awareness For Sexual Assault Survivors Set For April 22
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Sahari Center and Harbor of Johnston County are inviting the community to participate in a “Walk the Block” event…
Second Arrest Made In Burglary; Charges Dropped Against First Suspect
WILLOW SPRING, N.C. — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a November 2025 break-in in western Johnston County, while charges against the man initially accused in the…
New Audit Shows Financial Stability At Johnston Community College
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A new state audit shows Johnston Community College is in a stable and improving financial position, with assets increasing and no major issues identified. The financial statement…
Relay For Life Returns With Full Day Of Activities
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Families, survivors and supporters will come together April 18 in Johnston County for Relay For Life, an event that blends fun and fundraising with a mission to…
Scholarship Pageant Returns To Johnston County: A Celebration Of Elegance And Service
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The wait is over! After last gracing the stage in 2021, the Johnston County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is thrilled to welcome back…
Johnston County Joins Campaign To Support Hidden Heroes
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston County has joined the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes initiative. “The Hidden Heroes are spouses, parents and children providing unpaid essential care to those wounded, ill…
Tuscarora Mural To Be Dedicated
SMITHFIELD, N.C. -The Johnston County Committee for America250NC will hold a dedication ceremony for a new mural in Downtown Smithfield honoring the Tuscarora people on Saturday, April 25, at 11…
Volunteers Needed For Smithfield’s Annual Litter Sweep
SMITHFIELD, NC — The Town of Smithfield is inviting residents to roll up their sleeves and take part in its upcoming Litter Sweep community cleanup event in celebration of Earth…
Man Arrested After Reported Indecent Exposure At Adult Store
CLAYTON, N.C. — Clayton police arrested a Smithfield man Tuesday night following a report of indecent exposure at an adult retail store. Officers responded around 10 p.m. April 7 to…
Break-Ins At Same Smithfield Home Lead To Four Arrests
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Smithfield Police arrested four people in connection with two break-ins at the same vacant home on Blount Street. The residence is owned by an out-of-state couple. On…
Deputies Arrest Three In Traffic Stop
SELMA, N.C. — Johnston County sheriff’s deputies arrested three people during a traffic stop April 7 on Davis Homestead Road. According to the sheriff’s office, the driver, James Robert Andrews,…
