Smithfield
Business Gas Leak Caused By Copper Theft, Police Say
Police in Smithfield are investigating a gas leak caused by a copper thief. Around 6:00AM Wednesday, an officer was on patrol and discovered an active gas leak behind Angelo’s Pizza…
Plane Based At Johnston County Airport Crash Lands At Ocracoke Airport
A single engine plane that departed from the Johnston County Airport in Smithfield this morning (Monday) made a crashing land around Noon at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Ocracoke Island…
Portrait To Honor Retired Chief District Court Judge
Johnston County officials have adopted a resolution allowing the placement of a portrait in the Johnston County Courthouse in honor of retired Chief District Court Judge Albert “Andy” Corbett Jr.…
Smithfield Police Investigating Shooting Incident
Smithfield Police are investigating a shooting incident that happened Saturday night. At 8:34pm, officers responded to the 800 block of Martin Street to a report of multiple shots being fired…
Highway 210 Residents Concerned About Wastewater Treatment Plant Being Built Near Their Homes
During a public hearing Monday night, Johnston County Commissioners modified a special use permit for a 623 acre parcel of land they own on County Home Road off Highway 210…
Hit And Run Driver Strikes Same Vehicle Twice
A motorist traveling in Smithfield was hit not once, but twice by the same hit and run vehicle. Police are looking for the driver who sped away from the scene…
Employee Accidentally Shoots Himself Inside Restaurant
An employee at a Smithfield restaurant was shot while at work. The shooting was reported at 1:46pm Tuesday at San Marcos Mexican Restaurant at 275 N. Equity Drive. Police said…
Johnston Health CEO To Retire This Year
Johnston Health Chief Executive Officer Chuck Elliott has announced that he will retire at the end of the year. Elliott has served as the top administrator at Johnston County’s health…
Search On For Gunman Who Shot Smithfield Man
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect wanted for the shooting of a Smithfield man. The shooting was reported just before 6:00PM Saturday at a home in…
Surplus Smithfield Vehicles, Equipment To Be Sold Online
The Smithfield Police Department and Public Works Department will be selling surplus vehicles and equipment online. The Smithfield Town Council approved a request by Police Chief Keith Powell and Public…
Town Of Smithfield Donates $1,000 To Each Area School
The Town of Smithfield has donated $1,000 to all six area schools. During recent budget workshops, the town council and manager discussed distributing a total of $6,000 to the school…
Registered Sex Offender Targeted In Scam
We’re reported on numerous scams in the past, but this is the first time we’ve heard about a scam where a registered sex offender has been specifically targeted. It happened…
