Smithfield
Cigarettes Stolen During Business Break-Ins
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office and Smithfield Police are investigating store break-ins where cigarettes were stolen. Around 2:30am Sunday, Smithfield Police discovered a break-in at the Marathon convenience store at…
Allen Wellons, Patrick Harris Running For NC Senate
Contested Race Develops For District 11 NC Senate Seat Late-Sunday, incumbent NC Senator Rick Horner announced he would not seek another term in District 11. On Monday, minutes after the filing…
Rep. Donna White Has Opposition For Re-election Bid
NC House Representative Donna White (R) of Clayton filed for re-election Monday at the Johnston County Board of Elections Office in Smithfield. Rep. White said, “I am pleased to have…
Nov. 2019 Town of Smithfield Appointments
The Smithfield Town Council made the following appointments at their November 2019 meeting: Doris L Wallace – Smithfield Planning Board In-Town member – (first term) 3 Year Term Julia W.…
Fire Department Will Keep Old Ladder Truck
The Smithfield Fire Department, which recently received delivery of a new 2019 Smeal 100 foot platform ladder truck, will keep the old ladder truck that it replaces. At the request of…
Speed A Factor In Rollover Crash
The NC Highway Patrol says speed was a factor in a single vehicle rollover accident Sunday morning. It happened on Wilson’s Mills Road. The operator of a minivan drove nearly…
AVID Seniors Rank Above National Average
Seniors in the AVID program at Smithfield-Selma High outperformed their peers across North Carolina and the nation. Newly released college-readiness data shows the success of the 2019 graduating class of…
Two Men Rob Smithfield Business
Smithfield Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store. It happened around 9:30pm Wednesday at the BP Service Mart at 272 NC Highway 210, Smithfield. Officers said two suspects robbed…
Tyndall Takes Oath As Smithfield Police Officer
Officer Angie Tyndall received her Oath as a Smithfield Police Officer during the Nov. 12th meeting of the Smithfield Town Council. Mayor Pro Tem Travis Scott administered the Oath. Officer…
Hundreds Attend Memorial For 15 Year-Old Ethan Handly
Hundreds of friends, family, classmates and others came together on Monday evening at C3 Church near Clayton to remember the life of Ethan M. Handly. The highly emotional memorial service…
Cars Burglarized At Two Auto Dealerships
Smithfield Police are investigating break-in’s reported into cars and SUV’s at two auto dealerships. They happened Thursday night or Friday morning at Perfect Ride at 732 N. Brightleaf Boulevard and Deacon…
Wanted Person Arrested Following 100 MPH Chase
A man wanted on kidnapping and assault charges in Wilson County was arrested today (Monday) after leading Johnston County authorities on a 16-mile chase that reached speeds in excess of…
