Smithfield
Smithfield Attorney Jimmy Narron Honored By NC Bar Foundation
The North Carolina Bar Foundation held its Winter Dedication ceremony on Thursday, December 5, at the N.C. Bar Center in Cary. A NCBF Endowment Justice Fund was named in honor…
Law Enforcement Agencies Receive Funds To Buy Bulletproof Vests
Several law enforcement agencies in our area are recipients of federal funds to help them purchase body armor vests. The Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program, through the US Department of Justice,…
Gunman Robs Smithfield Convenience Store
Smithfield Police are investigating the robbery of a convenience store. Police said it happened at 12:35am Thursday at the Speedway at 2103 S. Brightleaf Boulevard at Wal-Pat Road. A lone suspect…
Woman Loses $1,500 In Johnston County Jury Duty Scam
Its Christmastime, but scammers are still hard at work trying to steal your money. Unfortunately, a Johnston County woman is the latest victim of a jury duty scam. A 57…
Porch Pirates Steal Amazon Package
Smithfield Police are investigating the theft of an Amazon package stolen from the front porch of an East Smithfield home. Officers said a package containing $30 in items was stolen…
Assisted Living Facility Employee Accused Of Raping Elderly Patient
SMITHFIELD – An employee at a Johnston County assisted living facility was arrested this afternoon (Monday) on allegations he raped an elderly female patient. The alleged incident occurred at Brookdale…
Christmas Shopper Assaulted, Injured Outside Smithfield Business
Officers are investigating an assault involving two shoppers at Carolina Premium Outlets on Outlet Center Drive in Smithfield. Smithfield Police said a 20 year-old Robeson County woman was shopping at…
Ronald Johnson Files For Second Term On Johnston County School Board
Joined by more than 50 of his supporters, Ronald Johnson of Clayton filed this afternoon (Thursday) for his second term on the Johnston County School Board. “I think the public…
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…
