Marijuana Seized During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop for an expired license plate resulted in the arrest of a 25 year-old man on felony drug charges. On Tuesday, a Smithfield...
Sweepstakes Scam Costs Elderly Victim $3,500
An elderly woman lost $3,500 in a sweepstakes scam. The 82 year-old victim told Smithfield Police she received an email indicating she had just won...
Smithfield Adopts New Dilapidated Building Rules
Beginning June 1, 2020, the owners of unoccupied commercial buildings in the Town of Smithfield will face new scrutiny. At their February 4th meeting, members...
Early Voting Underway For 2020 Primary Election
One-stop early voting for the 2020 primary elections in Johnston County is underway. Four early voting sites opened across Johnston County this morning (Thursday). Turnout was...
Voter Suppression To Be Discussed At Heritage Commission Black History Event
The Johnston County Heritage Commission’s Black History Committee will stage a public forum entitled “The Fight to Vote: Re-examining Racism,” on Thursday, February 20th...
Council Rezones 66 Acres Of Land In West Smithfield
In a unanimous vote, the Smithfield Town Council has rezoned five tracts of land totaling about 66 acres in West Smithfield. The rezoning was requested...
Smithfield Selma High Second Quarter Principal’s List & Honor Roll
9th Grade Principal’s List (All As or Bs in Honors/AP/IB)
Allhane Alexa Agnas
Britney Sarai Arana Alberto
Macy Allen
Valeria Antonio Olquin
James Atkisson
Jennifer Avalos-Henandez
Autumn Ciara Baker
Jasmine Banuelos
Lillian Booker
Catherine...
Another Credit Card Skimmer Found On Fuel Pump At Smithfield Convenience Store
Smithfield Police are alerting customers who used a fuel pump at a convenience store recently to check your financial card statements closely.
On Feb. 3rd,,...
County Says ‘No’ To Dog Boarding Business
The Johnston County Board of Commissioners has rejected plans by a Smithfield area resident to operate a dog boarding and training facility, and a...
Smithfield Middle School 2nd Quarter Principal’s List And Honor Roll
6th Grade Principal’s List
Aaliyah Brewer, Kenneth Camacho, Valery Davis Mendoza, Aeris Ebert, Ashley Fernandez Organista, Margo Grimes, Yoselin Guerrero-Zepeda, William Harris, Brianna Huff, Melanie...