Smithfield
20th Annual Johnston County Basketball Camp
The Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department held their 20th Annual Johnston County Basketball Camp June 10-14. 71 youth participated in this year’s camp. Participants learned various skills and drills. The…
Filing Period Opens For 2019 Municipal Elections
SMITHFIELD – The filing period for the 2019 municipal elections in Johnston County opened at Noon today (Friday). Nine candidates filed in the first 30 minutes at the Johnston County…
Dog Shot And Killed During July 4th Break-In
Law enforcement officers are asking for help trying to solve a July 4th break-in where a dog was shot and killed. Smithfield Police said the break-in was reported on Flowers…
Police Identify Murder Victim
Smithfield Police have released the identity of a 28 year-old woman murdered in the backyard of her own home. The body of Alanda Mae Abarca was found by police around 7:00am…
Body Found In Smithfield May Be Linked To Man Killed In Chase
Smithfield Police are investigating the death of woman found in the backyard of her home as a homicide. It may be linked to a man who died in a high speed…
Smithfield River Rat Regatta on the Neuse, Cardboard Boat Race, Set for July 13
The second annual Smithfield River Rat Regatta on the Neuse will be held on Saturday, July 13 beginning at 4:00 p.m. The event will feature a race between 2-person teams…
Suspect Tries To Rob Smithfield Business
Smithfield Police are looking for a man who tried to rob Little Caesars Pizza. The attempted robbery happened at 12:33PM Wednesday. The suspect walked into the business at 1202 N. Brightleaf…
Councilman Emery Ashley Will Not Seek Reelection
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Town Councilman Emery Ashley has announced he will not seek reelection. Ashley was first elected to an at-large seat in 2011. He won reelection in 2015. Councilman Ashley…
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…
