Smithfield
Tractor Trailer Overturns On I-95 Exit Ramp
SMITHFIELD – A tractor trailer overturned Tuesday morning on the I-95 northbound exit ramp at Brogden Road, temporarily blocking the ramp and drawing emergency response to the scene. The truck…
Former Employee Accused Of Stealing Over $150,000 From Smithfield Business
SMITHFIELD – A Selma man has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged theft of more than $150,000 from a local business over a two-year period. Saul Antonio…
Smithfield To Host National Night Out At Community Park On August 5
SMITHFIELD – The Town of Smithfield will host National Night Out 2025 on Tuesday, August 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Smithfield Community Park, located at 600 M.…
Plan Unveiled For County Government Campus
By The Smithfield Weekly Sun SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Commissioners this week received the architects’ Master Plan for a completely new complex of buildings to house most…
Johnston County Social Services Launches New Kiosk To Improve Customer Experience And Reduce Wait Times
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Social Services has introduced a new self-service kiosk aimed at making case managment faster and more convenient. Residents now have the ability to scan and submit…
Vehicle Purchase Scam Reported
SMITHFIELD – An 82 year-old Smithfield man says he was scammed out of $6,500. It happened after he responded to an ad on Facebook Marketplace. The victim said he was…
Motorcyclist And Passenger Seriously Injured After Collision With Vehicle
SMITHFIELD – Two people sustained serious injuries after their motorcycle collided with a vehicle. The collision occurred at 5:04 p.m. Sunday, July 20 on Market Street at Third Street in…
Malicious Conduct Charge Filed Against Inmate
SMITHFIELD – A 19-year-old man jailed at the Johnston County Detention Center following his arrest June 12 is now charged with malicious conduct by a prisoner. Mazaye Anthony James of…
Report: Smithfield Police Bust Illegal Massage Parlor
SMITHFIELD – An investigation into an illegal massage parlor has led to the arrest of the alleged operator. Smithfield Police believe the unlicensed business had been operating for approximately three…
Man Accused Of Illegally Dumping Motor Oil
SMITHFIELD – A 69-year-old man is accused of illegally dumping motor oil in a business parking lot. Marco Aurelio Hernandez-Olguin of S. Sixth Street in Smithfield was arrested Monday afternoon…
Vehicle Seized From Driver Involved In High Speed Chase, JCSO Says
CLAYTON – A Wayne County man was arrested after he reportedly led law enforcement officers on a high speed chase. Jacob Michael Schuch, age 20, of Goldsboro is facing criminal…
Council Postpones Vote On Industrial Rezoning
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council postponed a decision on a controversial rezoning request, Tuesday night. Clarius Partners LLC of Chicago, Illinois petitioned the Town of Smithfield to rezone a…
