Smithfield
‘Now It’s Our Turn’: Firefighter, Family Face Cancer Fight Together
JOHNSTON COUNTY – For more than two decades, Jeff “Honeybun” Lambert has been among the first to respond when Johnston County residents needed help. Now, the first responder community he…
Authorities Identify Victim, Suspect In Smithfield Homicide
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield man was charged with first-degree murder after an overnight shooting. Smithfield Police said Albert Abdelnor, 23, is accused of fatally shooting Rene Antonio Maldenado-Garay, 28, in…
State Paroles Johnston County Man Convicted Of 1994 Shooting Death
SMITHFIELD — A Johnston County man convicted of first-degree murder in a 1994 shooting death is scheduled to be released on parole. The North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission…
Smithfield Town Council Awards Bids For Three Projects
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council approved contracts for three Parks and Recreation projects during its Jan. 20 meeting, covering sports court resurfacing, greenway fencing, and HVAC replacement. Sports Court…
Smithfield Town Council Approves Board Appointments
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council approved two board appointments during its Jan. 20 meeting. Jane Shipman was reappointed to a third term on the Library Board of Trustees, continuing…
Sex Offender Accused Of Indecent Exposure Incidents In Selma And Smithfield
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Fayetteville man listed on the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry is in custody after police said he exposed himself to children inside retail businesses in Smithfield…
Murder Suspect Accused Of Ambushing Detention Officer
SMITHFIELD — A teenage murder suspect who has been in custody for more than a year is now facing a new felony charge after violently attacking a detention officer at…
Smithfield Council Approves Permits For Two New Businesses
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council approved special use permits for two new businesses along North Brightleaf Boulevard during a recent meeting. Adrenaline Designs, a tattoo establishment, will operate at…
UPDATE: Smithfield Man Charged After Head-On Collision Critically Injures One Person
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield man has been charged with causing a head-on collision Monday afternoon that left one person critically injured. Smithfield Police said the crash happened at 4:39 P.M.…
Proclamation, Key To City Honor Michael Scott’s Years Of Service
SMITHFIELD — Smithfield Town Manager Michael L. Scott will retire effective Feb. 1, 2026, concluding more than 16 years of service to the town as both police chief and town…
Smithfield Council Appoints Kimberly Pickett As Interim Town Manager
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council voted unanimously on Jan. 20 to appoint Kimberly Pickett as interim town manager, effective Feb. 1, 2026, following the retirement of Town Manager Michael…
40 Years Of Ham & Yam: Sister Hazel To Headline 2026 Celebration
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield community is preparing for a major milestone as the 40th Annual Ham & Yam Festival announces Sister Hazel as this year’s headlining musical act. Known for…
