Smithfield
Smithfield Town Council Approves New Sheetz Location
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council voted unanimously Feb. 17 to approve a conditional rezoning request clearing the way for a new Sheetz convenience store and gas station along U.S.…
NAACP Hosts MLK Jr. Parade Celebrating Service And Civic Engagement
SMITHFIELD — Despite the threat of a few raindrops, the NAACP-sponsored MLK Jr. Parade marched through downtown Smithfield on Saturday morning, bringing music, color and community spirit to Market Street.…
Report: Domestic Incident Leads To Police Chase In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield woman is facing multiple charges after a reported domestic disturbance escalated into a high-speed police chase Saturday afternoon. Jessica King Urena, 33, of Smithfield was charged…
Authorities Probe Back-To-Back Convenience Store Break-Ins
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Law enforcement agencies are investigating two convenience store break-ins reported about 30 minutes apart early Thursday morning in the Four Oaks and Smithfield areas. The first incident…
Smithfield Police Investigating Death Of 42-Year-Old Woman
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Police Department is investigating the sudden death of a 42-year-old woman at a residence on Wilson’s Mills Road. Officers and emergency medical personnel were dispatched to…
Man Charged Following Smash-And-Grab Break-In
SMITHFIELD — Police made a quick arrest following an early morning break-in at a Dollar General store. Officers responded around 3:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13 after a rock was reportedly…
Smithfield Council Rejects Revised 1,000+ Home Bellamy Subdivision
SMITHFIELD — After a nearly three-hour public hearing before a standing-room-only crowd, the Smithfield Town Council voted 5-2 on Feb. 17 to deny a revised proposal for the Bellamy subdivision,…
NAACP To Host MLK Jr. Parade In Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — The NAACP Johnston County Branch will host the MLK Jr. Parade, themed “Urgency Meet Legacy – Living the Dream Today,” on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Downtown Smithfield.…
Police: Repeat Offender Arrested After $1,100 Shoplifting Incident
SMITHFIELD — A Lucama woman with multiple prior theft convictions has been charged with habitual larceny following a shoplifting incident at a Smithfield department store. Smithfield Police arrested Sonya Renee…
Woman Faces Felony Charge After Allegedly Threatening Deputy During Transport
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield woman arrested on a failure-to-appear warrant is now facing an additional charge after allegedly threatening a Johnston County sheriff’s deputy during transport to jail. According to…
Quick Response By Employees Stops Fire Behind Smithfield Store
SMITHFIELD — A 37-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly setting a fire behind a Smithfield grocery store. Smithfield Police charged Jubinaldo Martinez Aguilar, of Smithfield, with felony burning personal…
KS Bank Hires New Commercial Relationship Manager
SMITHFIELD – KS Bank has announced that Walt Parker has been hired as a Commercial Relationship Manager in their Garner office. In this role, Parker will manage overall banking functions…
