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...
Town Council Settles Dispute Between Adjoining Property Owners
SMITHFIELD - The Smithfield Town Council has settled a zoning issue between adjoining property owners after they could not work out a compromise.
In April,...
Smithfield Leaders Support Bill To Increase Local Sales Tax
Members of the Smithfield Town Council went on record last week in unanimous support of House Bill 396, a measure that could increase the...
Two JCC Engineering Students Are Goodnight Transfer Scholars
Both plan to study mechanical engineering at NC State
Two Johnston Community College engineering students are Goodnight Transfer Scholars at NC State University.
Hampton Moore, 19,...
County Hires Firm To Oversee Construction Of New Detention Center
SMITHFIELD - Johnston County Commissioners have approved the hiring of M. Durwood Stephenson & Associates Inc. to oversee construction of the new detention center...
SSS Student Chosen As NC Senate Page
Smithfield-Selma High School student Camryn Barefoot has been accepted to serve as a Senate Page for the North Carolina General Assembly. Barefoot's application was...
Town Board Approves Bids
Two bids have been awarded by the Smithfield Town Council for upgrades and repairs.
The council has awarded a $14,800 bid to Mark Gregory Roof...
Reading At Heritage Center Will Feature Smithfield Native Barbara Baker Elliott
Smithfield native Barbara Baker Elliott, author of The Accidental Mountaineer, will read selections from the book this Saturday, May 4th, at 11 a.m. at the...
Johnston County GOP Criticizes School Board For Cancelling Classes For Teacher Rally
UPDATE 3:20PM - Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow and School Board Chairman Mike Wooten released a joint statement in response to the GOP news article...
Do You Recognize This Truck?
Local authorities need help locating this pickup truck. The Johnston County Sheriff's Office said the truck was involved in the theft of a 2018 car...
