Governor Cooper Appoints Jason Coats To Judicial Seat
Serving Harnett, Johnston and Lee Counties
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Jason H. Coats to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 11, serving...
4 Injured In 4-Vehicle Crash On Brightleaf Boulevard
Four people received minor injuries in a chain reaction rear end collision on N. Brightleaf Boulevard (US 301) in Smithfield.
Police, Fire and EMS personnel...
Hit & Run Driver Strikes Man Taking Out The Trash
A Smithfield man said he was knocked unconscious by a hit and run vehicle that struck him while taking his trash to the curb. Smithfield...
Downtown Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Of Homes, Businesses
A gas leak forced emergency crews to evacuate a one block radius in Downtown Smithfield this morning (Thursday). Around 11:00am, a gas line was accidentally...
Deron George Signs To Play At St. Augustine University
Smithfield Selma High School athlete Deron George has signed to play football for St. Augustine University. He becomes the first member from his immediate...
Police: Driver Was Arguing And Speeding When He Crashed
Charges have been filed against the driver of a car that police said caused a two car crash that injured three people.
Emergency crews responded...
$1,200 Raised During Annie D. Jones Enrichment Fund 3K Walk
The 4th annual Annie D. Jones Child Enrichment Fund 3k Walk was held on Saturday, April 27th.
A total of 35 participates walked the Greenway...
Police Officer Will Face No Charges After Causing Auto Accident
A police officer operating an unmarked police car will not face any charges after causing a two car accident.
Officer D.A. Tyndall with the Smithfield...
Smithfield Litter Sweep Rescheduled For This Saturday, May 18th
The Town of Smithfield’s Litter Sweep, postponed last month due to the weather, will be held this Saturday, May 18th beginning at 7am at...
Rain Shortens 25th Annual Johnston County Relay For Life Event
The 25th anniversary of Relay for Life was held on Saturday at SSS High School around the track at Charles Tucker Stadium.
During the opening...
