Smithfield
Police Investigating Arby’s Restaurant Armed Robbery
Smithfield Police are investigating the robbery of Arby’s Restaurant at 1720 East Market Street next to Interstate 95. The robbery was reported at 10:21pm Friday. Police said a lone suspect entered…
Smithfield Middle School – First Quarter Principal’s List and Honor Roll
6th Grade Principal’s List Aaliyah Brewer, Christopher Cruz Cruz, Aeris Ebert, Margo Grimes, William Harris, Melanie Morales-Aquino, Fatima Munoz Munoz, Ashley Organista Fernandez, Ariana Rivera, Hailey Starling, Carlos Trejo Munoz…
Bobby Steve Grice, Jr. Earns FSCP Designation
Bobby Steve Grice, Jr., an Insurance Agent with NC Farm Bureau in Smithfield has earned the Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) designation from The American College of Financial Services. The FSCP program…
Red Cross Helping Family Of 4 Following House Fire
Three fire departments responded to a house fire Thursday night. The fire was reported at 7:09pm at 445 Indian Camp Road, Smithfield off Smith Road in the Cleveland Fire District.…
Booker Dairy Road Renamed Again
Following a special-called work session Thursday night to discuss the renaming of Booker Dairy Road, the Smithfield Town Council agreed to rename the road to its original name. In October,…
Thousands Attend JOCO WORKS Career Expo At JCC
SMITHFIELD – The JOCO WORKS Career Expo kicked off today (Thursday) at Johnston Community College with nearly 2,000 of Johnston County’s eighth graders in attendance. The event is an industry-led…
Smithfield Police Need Help Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect
Police detectives are asking for assistance identify a man who robbed a convenience store last week. As first reported on JoCoReport, the robbery happened last Wednesday, Nov. 6th around 11:00pm…
Safety Fair Scheduled Friday At Smithfield Area Church
The NC Department of Public Safety is sponsoring a Safety Fair on Friday, November 15th. The Fair is being hosted by the UPES Pentecostal congregation at Wilson’s Mills Baptist Church, located at…
Tarheel Traveler Scott Mason Book Signing Nov. 16th At Heritage Center
The Johnston County Heritage Center in Smithfield will host a book signing by author Scott Mason on Saturday, November 16, from 11 am to 2 pm. Mason will have copies…
NC MedAssist’s Health Care Resources Coming Saturday To Johnston County
NC MedAssist is holding a Mobile Free Pharmacy Event in Johnston County on Saturday, November 16th. The event is open to any individual or family needing over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The event will…
Relatives Of Ava Gardner Ask Town To Reconsider New Road Name
In a 4-to-3 vote on Oct. 1st, members of the Smithfield Town Council voted to rename the future Booker Dairy Road Extension as Ava Gardner Avenue. Some members of the…
Dr. Terri Lee is JCC’s New VP of IE and Strategic Initiatives
Lee says she’s excited about the opportunity to improve student success. Dr. Terri Holston Lee is the new vice president of institutional effectiveness and strategic initiatives at Johnston Community College.…
