Smithfield
Police: Store Employee Stole Cash, Lottery Tickets
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield police arrested a former convenience store employee Jan. 2 after an investigation reportedly linked her to the theft of cash and lottery tickets. The case began when…
Homeless Man Struck With Hammer, Robbed
SMITHFIELD — A homeless man said he was struck in the head with a hammer and robbed Monday night near the Neuse River Bridge. The attack occurred around 9:52 p.m.…
Elison Jude Smith Becomes First Baby Of The Year At Smithfield Hospital
SMITHFIELD – Morgan Adams and Daniel Smith of Dunn have a reason to celebrate that’s bigger than any New Year’s resolution—the arrival of the first baby of 2026 at UNC…
Report: Woman Attacked Outside Johnston County Courthouse
January 10, 2026This story has been updated: Suspect Arrested In Courthouse Parking Lot Attack January 7, 2026SMITHFIELD — A Johnston County woman was attacked and robbed outside the Johnston County…
Bullets Hit Smithfield-Area Home While Resident Inside
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate incidents of gunfire that struck the same home in the Smithfield area. The incidents occurred minutes apart just before…
Johnston County Deputies Seize Suspected Meth, Firearm In Four Oaks-Area Raid
FOUR OAKS — Johnston County Sheriff’s Office narcotics agents executed a search warrant Jan. 2 at a residence in the 500 block of Hannah Road near Four Oaks, uncovering suspected…
Smithfield Approves 16-Unit Townhome Development
SMITHFIELD – On Dec. 16, the Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved a preliminary plat for a 16-unit townhome development on Waddell Drive, just off North Brightleaf Boulevard. The townhomes will…
Boys & Girls Club Eyes Expansion To Serve More Smithfield Youth
SMITHFIELD – The Boys & Girls Club of Johnston County presented a proposal to the Smithfield Town Council on Dec. 16 seeking joint use of the Sarah Yard Community Center…
Wanted Man Found Hiding Inside Clothes Dryer
SELMA — Sometimes suspects get creative. Sometimes their ideas just don’t work. Brian Lewis Brinkley, 32, of Smithfield, learned that the hard way on December 28. Deputies with the Johnston…
Hit-And-Run Damages County Utility Equipment On Christmas Day
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County deputies are searching for a hit-and-run vehicle after public utilities equipment was damaged early Christmas Day. The incident occurred December 25 near the intersection of Gulf…
Smithfield Begins Planning For Town Manager Transition
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council has begun shaping the process to hire the town’s next manager following the announced retirement of Town Manager Michael Scott, who plans to step…
Suspect Charged After Sexual Assault Near Smith Collins Park
SMITHFIELD – A former Smithfield resident has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault reported earlier this month. William Takeo Studivant, 23, was arrested December 29 in Charlotte on…
