Friday, March 29, 2024


Assisted Living Facility Employee Accused Of Raping Elderly Patient

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SMITHFIELD - An employee at a Johnston County assisted living facility was arrested this afternoon (Monday) on allegations he raped an elderly female patient. The...

Christmas Shopper Assaulted, Injured Outside Smithfield Business

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Officers are investigating an assault involving two shoppers at Carolina Premium Outlets on Outlet Center Drive in Smithfield. Smithfield Police said a 20 year-old Robeson...

Ronald Johnson Files For Second Term On Johnston County School Board

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Joined by more than 50 of his supporters, Ronald Johnson of Clayton filed this afternoon (Thursday) for his second term on the Johnston County...

Mike Powell Joins District 6 Commissioners Race

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A political newcomer is the third Republican candidate to file for the District 6 seat on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners.  Mike Powell...

Cause Of Smithfield Apartment Complex Fire Released

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Fire investigators announced Thursday the cause of a large apartment complex fire Wednesday afternoon that left more than a dozen residents displaced. Officials said “unattended...

Mark Lane Joins School Board Race

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Mark Lane of Smithfield filed this morning (Thursday) at the Johnston County Board of Elections Office for a seat on the Johnston County School...

My Kid’s Club Members Receive New Winter Coats

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On December 9th, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield gave nearly 60 children new warm winter coats.  All the members at My Kid’s Club (MKC)...

More Than A Dozen People Displaced In Smithfield Apartment Building Fire

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A large fire Wednesday afternoon ripped through an apartment building in the Smithfield city limits. Multiple fire departments responded to the alarm around 4:00pm at...

Johnston County Native Named Director Of NC Alcohol Law Enforcement Division

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On Wednesday, Public Safety Secretary Erik A. Hooks named Bryan House the director of the Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Division.  Director House had been...

Business Break-In, Suspicious Fire Under Investigation

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Smithfield Police are investigating a break-in and suspicious fire at a local business.  The burglary was discovered Monday morning at Coor Farm Supply at 3...