Saturday, November 23, 2024


Shots Fired Into Apartment Injuring Man

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SMITHFIELD - Police are investigating a shooting that injured a Smithfield man. It happened around 1:32am Sunday, May 12. Shelton Lee Covington was inside his...

Head On Collision Injures 4

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SMITHFIELD – A head on collision Friday morning injured four people. The accident happened in the southbound lanes of North Brightleaf Boulevard near Peedin...

Town Council Backtracks To OK 7-Lot Subdivision

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SMITHFIELD - The Smithfield Town Council last month turned down a developer's plan for a small residential subdivision at the intersection of NC 210...

Leo Daughtry Releases Novel “Talmadge Farm”

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Historical fiction novel chronicles change and resilience among the tobacco fields of 1950s North Carolina SMITHFIELD - Leo Daughtry's debut novel, "Talmadge Farm,"...

Bill Stovall Sworn In As Johnston County Commissioner

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SMITHFIELD – Following this morning's Johnston County Board of Commissioners meeting, Bill Stovall was sworn in during a special ceremony as the newest Johnston...

Johnston County School Bus Collides With Tree

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SMITHFIELD - A school bus accident sent nine students to the hospital. Just past 8:00am Monday, a Johnston County school bus driver traveled off the...

Artist Winner And Music Lineup For The 38th Annual Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival

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SMITHFIELD - The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) announced the winner of the artwork contest for the 38th Annual Ham & Yam Festival scheduled...

Johnston County Students Receive UMO Awards

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MOUNT OLIVE - Two Johnston County students were recognized for their achievements at the University of Mount Olive's Annual Awards Ceremony. Among those receiving...

Emergency Response Times Expected To Increase During NC 210 Bridge Closure

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SMITHFIELD - The closure of a busy bridge on NC Highway 210 near Smithfield for more than a year is expected to increase response...

8 People Arrested During Search Warrant

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FOUR OAKS - Eight people were arrested during a search warrant at a Four Oaks area home. The Johnston County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division,...