Smithfield
1 Killed, 5 Injured In Sunday Night Crash
One person was killed and 5 others injured in a car crash Sunday night. The wreck was reported around 10:30 p.m. on Durwood Stephenson Highway at Wilson’s Mills Road in…
Eagle Scout Is Dedicated To Helping Others
On Sunday, November 3rd, an Eagle Scout Ceremony was held at Calvary Chapel of Clayton for Eagle Scout John Reece Sayas from Boy Scout Troop 77 of Smithfield. John was…
Smithfield Convenience Store Robbed
Smithfield Police are investigating the late-night robbery of a convenience store. It happened shortly after 11:00pm Wednesday at the Speedway at 2103 S. Brightleaf Boulevard. Police Captain R. Sheppard said a…
4,000 Eighth Graders To Attend Inaugural JOCO WORKS Career Expo At JCC
Event is open to the general public from 2-4 p.m. Nov. 14. The inaugural JOCO WORKS Career Expo will be held Nov. 14-15 at Johnston Community College in Smithfield. Presented…
Troopers Identify Victim Found Dead Next To Wrecked Moped
The NC Highway Patrol has released the name of a man found dead next to his overturned moped alongside a Johnston County highway. The accident was reported at 5:36AM Monday on…
2019 Johnston County Municipal Election Results
Roger Wood Wins Seat On Smithfield Town Council Former Smithfield Town Councilman Roger Wood won election Tuesday to a four year term. Wood will replace Councilman Emery Ashley who did…
Homeowner Robbed By Burglars
A 44 year-old Smithfield man was robbed after returning home only to find three burglars inside his residence. Smithfield Police said they are investigating the incident but so far haven’t…
Fatal Moped Accident Under Investigation
One person was killed following an early morning moped accident. The accident was reported at 5:36AM today (Monday) on Packing Plant Road outside of Smithfield. Troopers said a moped was…
Smithfield First Baptist Church Pastor Lee Colbert Announces Retirement
After 40 years of sharing the gospel message at Smithfield First Baptist Church, Pastor Lee Colbert has announced his retirement. Rev. Colbert was born in Alexandria, Virginia in 1956 and…
Johnston Health Names Tom Williams as Interim CEO, Begins National Search
Johnston Health’s board announced today (Friday) they have selected Tom Williams to take over as interim CEO when CEO Chuck Elliott retires in December. The board also will begin a…
Bids Awarded For Water And Sewer Equipment
The Smithfield Town Council has awarded a contract to replace a media filter at the Smithfield Water Plant. The Public Utilities Department had budgeted $100,000 to replace two media filters during the…
Smithfield Widening Project Requires New Traffic Pattern
Widening project expected to be completed by December Drivers will encounter a new traffic pattern this weekend where crews are completing a $13.2 million project to widen and extend Booker…
