Smithfield
Piano Stolen From Smithfield Church
For the second time in three years thieves have stolen from a Smithfield church. Around 8:00PM Saturday, a member of Lanwood Chapel Freewill Baptist Church at 3056 Buffalo Road, arrived…
Junior Women’s League Raises $15,000 For Smithfield Rescue Mission
On Saturday, June 22nd, the ladies of the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield hosted their annual Big Night Out Gala at The Farm at 95. The Gatsby Gala for Giving…
Town Approves One-Way Street Signs At Rose Manor
At the request of residents who live in the Rose Manor area, Police Chief Keith Powell has received approval from the town council to place two one-way street signs at…
Smithfield Shooting Suspect Found In Motel Room
A man wanted for a June 3rd shooting in the parking lot of Pine Needles Shopping Center at 721 N. Brightleaf Boulevard in Smithfield was arrested during a drug search…
Gunmen Rob Smithfield Business
Smithfield Police are searching for three suspects wanted in connection with the armed robbery of a West Smithfield convenience store. The robbery was reported at 10:53pm Wednesday, just minutes before…
84,000 Gallon Sewage Spill Reported In Smithfield
Johnston County Public Utilities has confirmed 84,000 gallons of sewage spilled overnight on Highway 210 near Highway 70 in West Smithfield. The Central Johnston County wastewater collection system had a…
Over 100 Children Participate In World’s Largest Swim Lesson
The Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center partnered with Alligator Steps, the Local Government Federal Credit Union and SafeKids Johnston County for the World’s Largest Swim Lesson on Thursday. Over 100 children…
6 Year-Old Recovering From Dog Bite
A Smithfield youth is recovering after being bitten by a dog. Smithfield Police and Animal Control are jointly investigating the incident that happened on South Fifth Street. Police said the 6…
Town Prohibits Semi-Truck Traffic On Residential Street
A residential street in West Smithfield is being used by semi-trucks. The Smithfield Town Council has taken action to try and eliminate the problem. Large trucks have been using Powell Street…
Cleveland Road Repaving Project Begins Monday
Milling and repaving will last about a month SMITHFIELD – Drivers who use Cleveland Road in Johnston County should expect daytime delays when crews begin a resurfacing project on Monday, June…
Smithfield Reapplies For $750,000 Community Development Block Grant
One year after being rejected for a Community Development Block Grant, the Town of Smithfield has reapplied for funding. In 2018, the Town attempted unsuccessfully to obtain a $750,000 grant…
Town Tables Revision Of Food Truck Ordinances
Smithfield Planning Director Stephen Wensman admits the Town of Smithfield has been in violation of their own Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) when it comes to the location and operation of…
