Sunday, January 5, 2025


Serious Crash Causes Power Outage

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SMITHFIELD - A southbound driver on Interstate 95 suffered a medical emergency and lost control of his car, Saturday afternoon. The car drove off the...

Neuse River Floodwaters Block Much Of River Walk

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SMITHFIELD - North Carolina Department of Transportation crews were using boats to work on the rising Neuse River to break up log and trash...

Man Charged With Indecent Exposure Incidents At Two Businesses

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SMITHFIELD – Police have linked a 66 year-old man to two recent indecent exposure incidents at local businesses. Charles Simmons is accused of exposing himself...

America 250 Event At The Johnston County Museum

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SMITHFIELD - The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Johnston Resolves will be observed in Smithfield on Monday, August 12, at the Johnston...

Johnston County Radio Broadcaster Carl Lamm Receives Highway Dedication

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RALEIGH –  A legendary radio broadcaster in Johnston County was honored Wednesday, August 7 when the state Board of Transportation agreed to dedicate a...

Police: Shots Fired Into Occupied Vehicle

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SMITHFIELD – Police detectives are investigating a shooting outside an apartment complex. Officers were dispatched to Kay Drive around 6:32pm Tuesday, Aug. 6 after...

Car And Semi Collide On S. Brightleaf Boulevard

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SMITHFIELD – No injuries were reported in a two vehicle collision on S. Brightleaf Boulevard at Massey Street. The accident happened around 9:20am Friday. A...

WCC Announces Spring 2024 President’s And Dean’s Lists

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GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College has honored 307 students for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2024 semester.The College recognizes the students named...

Junior Women’s League Of Smithfield Donates More Than $8,400 In 2023-2024

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SMITHFIELD -  With volunteer logs calculated and fundraisers complete, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) has reported the results of its 2023-2024 league...

Attempted Business Break-In Reported

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SMITHFIELD – Police are investigating an attempted business break-in. An employee at US Cellular, located at 1285 N. Brightleaf Boulevard, reported the attempted break-in...