Smithfield
Mike Powell Joins District 6 Commissioners Race
A political newcomer is the third Republican candidate to file for the District 6 seat on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners. Mike Powell of Cleveland Road, Smithfield filed Monday…
Cause Of Smithfield Apartment Complex Fire Released
Fire investigators announced Thursday the cause of a large apartment complex fire Wednesday afternoon that left more than a dozen residents displaced. Officials said “unattended cooking” started the fire in…
Mark Lane Joins School Board Race
Mark Lane of Smithfield filed this morning (Thursday) at the Johnston County Board of Elections Office for a seat on the Johnston County School Board. A total of 4 seats…
My Kid’s Club Members Receive New Winter Coats
On December 9th, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield gave nearly 60 children new warm winter coats. All the members at My Kid’s Club (MKC) received a beautifully wrapped coat with…
More Than A Dozen People Displaced In Smithfield Apartment Building Fire
A large fire Wednesday afternoon ripped through an apartment building in the Smithfield city limits. Multiple fire departments responded to the alarm around 4:00pm at the Johnson Court apartment complex…
Johnston County Native Named Director Of NC Alcohol Law Enforcement Division
On Wednesday, Public Safety Secretary Erik A. Hooks named Bryan House the director of the Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Division. Director House had been serving in an interim role since…
Business Break-In, Suspicious Fire Under Investigation
Smithfield Police are investigating a break-in and suspicious fire at a local business. The burglary was discovered Monday morning at Coor Farm Supply at 3 Malta Street off E. Market Street.…
Kay Carroll Files For Johnston County School Board
Calls For Wellness Audit Of Johnston County Schools Finances Late-Monday, Kay Carroll of Four Oaks filed for a vacant seat on the Johnston County School Board. Carroll previously served on…
Dr. Twyla Wells Is JCC’s New VP Of Advancement And Community Relations
Wells says she’s excited about the opportunity to improve student success Dr. Twyla Casey Wells is the new vice president of advancement and community relations at Johnston Community College. In…
Credit Card Skimming Device Found On Smithfield Gas Pump
If you recently purchased gasoline at a Smithfield convenience store, Smithfield Police suggest that you keep a close eye on your debit and credit card statements. On Thursday, an employee…
Residents Allowed To Return Home After Gas Leak Is Contained
Several homes evacuated Monday morning after a natural gas line was ruptured in North Smithfield. The gas leak was reported at 9:36am in the 1600 block of Dail Street off N.…
Smash-And-Grab Car Break-Ins Reported
Police and deputies are investigating at least 16 smash-and-grab car break-ins reported in the last several days in Johnston County. Johnston County deputies said 11 vehicles were broken into in…
