SECU Foundation Awards $10,000 Scholarships to Area High School Students
Smithfield, NC – State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) members via the SECU Foundation, presented $10,000 four-year college scholarships to 8 local graduating high school...
Smithfield Advisory Board Appointments
The Smithfield Town Council made the following advisory board appointments during their May 7th meeting:
Martin Lazarus was appointed to a first term on...
Jason Beyer Promoted To Lieutenant
Smithfield police officer Jason Beyer has been promoted. Beyer, who had been a Sergeant since 2013, was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant during an...
Johnston Regional Airport Receives $560,000 For Development Projects
The Johnston Regional Airport on Swift Creek Road near Smithfield was one of nine airports across North Carolina to receive funding for safety and...
Family Pet Killed In Attack
A family's pet Chihuahua was killed after being attacked by two dogs. Smithfield Police and Animal Control are now investigating.
The 72 year-old victim said...
Smithfield Woman Loses $6,000 In Scam
A 72 year-old Smithfield woman lost $6,000 in a scam last week. Police are investigating and warning others any type of payment requested to...
Thief Steals $4,368 Worth Of Sunglasses
Smithfield Police are trying to identify a shoplifter who stole $4,368 worth of sunglasses.
The theft was reported at 4:44pm on May 15th at Sunglass...
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...
