Smithfield
Growing Demand Drives Neuse Charter School Expansion
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Neuse Charter School broke ground March 9 on a new elementary school building, marking a major expansion for the public charter school that serves students from Johnston…
Celebrate Smithfield Invites Community To “See the World” In Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – Downtown Smithfield is set to come alive with color, culture, and community spirit during the second annual Celebrate Smithfield on Saturday, March 14, from 11:00 AM to 4:00…
Smithfield Approves Plan Removing Market Street Parking, Creating One-Way Streets
Parking Shift Prompts New Campaign To Boost Downtown Commerce SMITHFIELD, N.C. – After months of discussion with state transportation officials, the Smithfield Town Council on Tuesday, March 3 adopted a…
Smithfield Announces Hiring Of New Finance Director And Planning Director
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Town of Smithfield has announced two key additions to its leadership team: Tracy Stubblefield as Finance Director and Brent Ashley Reck as Planning Director. Together, they…
Police: Smithfield Man Cut During Dispute At Public Park
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A 40-year-old Smithfield man was arrested following a knife assault at Smith Collins Park Saturday afternoon. Police said the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at…
Firefighters Contain Tuesday Night Blaze On Brightleaf Boulevard
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Tuesday night fire caused significant damage to a storage building at a local business in Smithfield. The blaze was reported shortly after 8 p.m. at 110…
Worley Re-Elected To ICBA Federal Delegate Board
SMITHFIELD – The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has announced that community banker Earl W. Worley, Jr., President/CEO of KS Bank was re-elected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board.…
Neuse Charter School To Break Ground On New Elementary Building
SMITHFIELD — Neuse Charter School will break ground March 9 at 10 a.m. on a new elementary school building, marking a significant expansion for the public charter school that serves…
Troopers: Impaired Driver Struck Man Changing Tire On I-95
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield man is in critical condition after being struck while attempting to change a flat tire Friday afternoon, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Troopers…
Jase Robertson Headlines Recovery-Focused Gathering
‘Beyond the Blind’ Brings 1,000 to Smithfield for Faith-Based Recovery Rally SMITHFIELD — About 1,000 people filled the auditorium at Johnston Community College on Feb. 19 for “Beyond the Blind,”…
Remains Discovered Near Smithfield Linked To 2025 Missing‑Person Case
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the skeletal remains discovered by hunters in January 2026 near Smithfield have been identified as a missing Clayton man. Officials…
Commissioners Schedule UDO Town Hall Amid Growing Public Concern
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Board of Commissioners will hold a town hall meeting March 23 in Smithfield as debate continues to intensify over the county’s proposed Unified Development Ordinance…
