Smithfield
Johnston County School Board Attorney Resigns
Johnston County school board attorney Jimmy Lawrence resigned suddenly on Friday. In a letter to school board chairman Todd Sutton, Mr. Lawrence said he was resigning effective immediately as the…
Johnston County Social Service Worker Received Kickbacks, Defrauded Clients
An employee at the Johnston County Department of Social Services in Smithfield was arrested Thursday on fraud and obstruction of justice charges. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office arrested Chester Lorenzo…
Free Community Health Fair March 7th
Several area churches will be conducting a free Community Health Fair this Saturday, March 7th from 12 Noon until 3:30pm. The Health Fair will take place at the National Guard Armory…
Smithfield Woman Identified As Driver Killed In US 70 Collision
Update 8:25am – The Highway Patrol has identified the driver of the Cadillac SUV who died in the collision as 55 year-old Lisa Hamilton of Smithfield. PRINCETON – A section…
Arson Ruled As Cause Of Smithfield House Fire
A fire that destroyed a vacant home has been ruled arson. A Town of Smithfield electrical crew was doing work in East Smithfield around 2:45pm Monday when they saw smoke coming…
Marijuana Discovered Inside JCS Central Office
Smithfield Police have confirmed they are investigating a narcotics incident at Johnston County Schools Central Office at 2320 Highway 70 East. Police said they were notified Thursday by interim superintendent…
Belk’s Shoplifting Suspect Charged
A 52 year-old man is facing misdemeanor larceny charges after he allegedly shoplifted a $24 pair of headphones from Belk’s at 1231 N. Brightleaf Boulevard in Smithfield. Police said they were…
Amended Town Code Targets Outdoor Storage Of Used Tires
“All businesses must comply immediately” In the last few years, a number of small used tire shops have opened in the Smithfield city limits. Some of the businesses reportedly store used…
Funds Approved To Replace Damaged Greenway Bridge
The Smithfield Town Council has agreed to replace a damaged bridge on the Buffalo Creek Greenway. During the February meeting of the Smithfield Town Council, Parks and Recreation Director Gary…
JCC Nursing Program Ranked #2 In North Carolina
Johnston Community College has been ranked the second highest nursing school program in North Carolina in 2020 by RegisteredNursing.org in its 4th Annual Nursing School Program Rankings. According to RegisteredNursing.org,…
Wrong-Way Driver Strikes School Bus
A wrong-way driver collided with a Johnston County school bus with 11 students on board. The collision happened at 2:48pm Monday on Highway 70 Business East at Interstate 95 in the…
Smithfield Business Break-Ins Reported
Smithfield Police are investigating two weekend business break-ins. Around 8:30 Saturday morning, Feb. 15th, police discovered a break-in at the Bill Lynch Salon at 1270 N. Brightleaf Boulevard. Someone broke a…
