2021 Ham & Yam Festival Canceled
Amid concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) has canceled the Ham & Yam Festival for the second consecutive year.The...
3-To-1 Vote: Smithfield Street Resurfacing Bid Approved
The Town of Smithfield will spent $240,626.80 to resurface 0.88 mile of city streets this summer. In a 3-1 vote, the town council awarded the...
Smithfield To Receive $3.8 Million In American Rescue Plan Funds
The Smithfield Town Council voted to accept $3.8 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. Smithfield will receive half of the funds in July...
64 Acres On US 70 West Rezoned
SMITHFIELD - The Town of Smithfield has rezoned five properties along W. Market Street (US 70 West) after being petitioned by the land owner.
Chris...
79 Year-Old Man Murdered At Home, Victim Of Apparent Random Homicide
Victim Shoots Suspect Before Assailant Leads Law Enforcement Officers On Vehicle Chase
JOHNSTON COUNTY - An elderly man was fatally stabbed by a stranger...
Johnston Health To Receive $3.1 Million In State Funding To Expand Mental Health Care
SMITHFIELD - Johnston Health will receive $3.1 million in state funding to add six inpatient behavioral health beds.
Ruth Marler, chief operating officer, says the...
Chellie Cherry Named JCPS Teacher Assistant Of The Year
SMITHFIELD - Johnston County Public Schools teacher assistant Chellie Cherry from West Smithfield Elementary was named the 2022 Teacher Assistant of the Year at...
Oops: Unoccupied Fire Truck Rolls Out Of Fire Station
SMITHFIELD - An unoccupied Town of Smithfield fire truck sustained minor damage after it rolled out of the Smithfield Fire Station. On Saturday, July...
McGuinness Selected For U.S. Chamber Foundation Education & Workforce Fellowship Program
Fellowship Provides State and Local Business Leaders with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber...
$35,500 Bid Awarded For Community Park Press Box Repairs
SMITHFIELD - The Smithfield Parks & Recreation can proceed with replacing the roof and windows on the Smithfield Community Park Press Box and Concession...
