Smithfield
Firearms Among Items Stolen In String Of Vehicle Break-Ins
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of vehicle break-ins that left a dozen cars entered in a residential area near Smithfield. Deputies said the incidents…
Council Approves Bold Redesign Of Former Pontiac Dealership Property
SMITHFIELD — A long-vacant property along East Market Street is set for redevelopment after the Smithfield Town Council voted unanimously Feb. 17 to approve a conditional rezoning request allowing construction…
Stolen U-Haul Recovered In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — A stolen U-Haul truck was recovered in Smithfield, and the alleged driver was arrested on multiple charges, according to the Smithfield Police Department. Police said officers received a…
Hundreds Pack Benson Meeting As UDO Debate Grows
JOHNSTON COUNTY — The debate over Johnston County’s proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) intensified Tuesday night as hundreds of residents, farmers, small-business owners and landowners filled The Barn at Broadslab…
Smithfield Town Council Approves New Sheetz Location
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council voted unanimously Feb. 17 to approve a conditional rezoning request clearing the way for a new Sheetz convenience store and gas station along U.S.…
NAACP Hosts MLK Jr. Parade Celebrating Service And Civic Engagement
SMITHFIELD — Despite the threat of a few raindrops, the NAACP-sponsored MLK Jr. Parade marched through downtown Smithfield on Saturday morning, bringing music, color and community spirit to Market Street.…
Report: Domestic Incident Leads To Police Chase In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield woman is facing multiple charges after a reported domestic disturbance escalated into a high-speed police chase Saturday afternoon. Jessica King Urena, 33, of Smithfield was charged…
Authorities Probe Back-To-Back Convenience Store Break-Ins
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Law enforcement agencies are investigating two convenience store break-ins reported about 30 minutes apart early Thursday morning in the Four Oaks and Smithfield areas. The first incident…
Man Charged Following Smash-And-Grab Break-In
SMITHFIELD — Police made a quick arrest following an early morning break-in at a Dollar General store. Officers responded around 3:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13 after a rock was reportedly…
Smithfield Police Investigating Death Of 42-Year-Old Woman
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Police Department is investigating the sudden death of a 42-year-old woman at a residence on Wilson’s Mills Road. Officers and emergency medical personnel were dispatched to…
Smithfield Council Rejects Revised 1,000+ Home Bellamy Subdivision
SMITHFIELD — After a nearly three-hour public hearing before a standing-room-only crowd, the Smithfield Town Council voted 5-2 on Feb. 17 to deny a revised proposal for the Bellamy subdivision,…
NAACP To Host MLK Jr. Parade In Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — The NAACP Johnston County Branch will host the MLK Jr. Parade, themed “Urgency Meet Legacy – Living the Dream Today,” on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Downtown Smithfield.…
