Friday, April 19, 2024


Scam Costs Local Woman $4,000

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A local woman lost a large amount of money after falling victim to a scam.  The 63 year-old Smithfield resident said she received an...

Teens Linked To Smithfield Business Break-Ins

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Two teenagers arrested during a traffic stop Friday morning have been linked to two Smithfield business break-ins that occurred a short time earlier. At 2:11am...

Bridge Will Be Installed Where Two Children Died In Flash Flooding

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SMITHFIELD - The NC Department of Transportation announced Friday they will install a bridge on Galilee Road near Smithfield where flash flooding swept away...

Police Investigating More Catalytic Converters Thefts

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Smithfield Police are investigating additional catalytic converter thefts. On Monday, an employee at Home Masters Termite and Pest Solutions at 1260 W. Market Street...

Heritage Commission Roundtable Discussion On Racism In Education Oct. 8th

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The Johnston County Heritage Commission’s Black History Committee will present a roundtable discussion on racism in education on Thursday, October 8th at 7:00 pm....

Former Kenly Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Assault

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Surrenders Law Enforcement Certification A former Kenly police officer who was indicted for involuntary manslaughter in the death of a suspect he tasered at...

Lifelong Smithfield Resident Named Johnston Health Ambassador Of The Year

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SMITHFIELD - Sheila Nixon of Smithfield, a nurse of 28 years in the endoscopy department, has been named Johnston Health Ambassador of the Year. “She...

Neuse Charter Cheerleaders Selected As All-American And Will Perform At Universal Studios In Orlando

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Megan Broadwell, Taylor Horne, Katie Cole, Kraig Hanafin and Michaela Casey from Neuse Charter School in Smithfield have been invited to represent Varsity Spirit...

Sex Offender Arrested At Smithfield Community Park

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A man on the NC Sex Offender Registry was arrested Monday afternoon at Smithfield Community Park.  Smithfield Police said officers received a drug complaint...

I-95 In Smithfield Reopens Following Crash

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UPDATE 9:30PM: Both southbound lanes of I-95 have reopened to traffic. SMITHFIELD - An accident involving at least three vehicles has closed Interstate 95 in...