Smithfield
Commissioner Jeff Carver Will Not Seek Re-election
Johnston County Commissioner Jeff Carver of Clayton announced this afternoon (Wednesday) he would not seek re-election to another term. Carver was first elected in December 2003 and with 16 years…
Tow Truck Driver Arrested After Responding To Accident
A tow truck driver dispatched to an accident scene Tuesday was arrested. Smithfield Police said they were investigating a collision on Booker Dairy Road at N. Brightleaf Boulevard around 6:00PM. Police…
SSS Down Syndrome Awareness Night
Smithfield-Selma High School will partner with the Triangle Down Syndrome Network to honor individuals with down syndrome. Individuals and their families from the community with down syndrome are invited to…
SSS Alumni To Be Recognized During Oct. 25 Home Football Game
Alumni of Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) will be recognized at the Friday, October 25th home football game with South Johnston High School. All SSS alumni football players, football coaches, cheerleaders,…
Historic Ghost Walk Thursday In Smithfield
Five characters from Johnston County’s past will be brought back to life this Thursday, October 24th during the Johnston County Heritage Center’s 15th annual Ghost Walk in Smithfield’s historic Riverside…
No Foul Play In Death Of 28 Year-Old Man Found Inside Vehicle
The Johnston County Medical Examiner ruled today (Friday) the death of a 28 year-old man found inside his SUV was due to natural causes. Smithfield Police were summoned to a…
Parks & Rec Wins Approval For $16,856 Project
The Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department will use funds in the current fiscal year budget to install four shade structures at two parks. The Smithfield Town Council approved a $16,856…
Smithfield Police Release Description Of Homicide Suspect
UPDATE 6:00PM – Smithfield Police are searching for a dark-skinned Hispanic male, approximately 5 foot 3 inches tall, weighing about 170 pounds with a “full scruffy beard”. The suspect was last…
6 Shoplifting Suspects Steal Nearly $2,000 In Merchandise
Shoplifters made away with nearly $2,000 worth of clothing items at two Smithfield businesses. Around 2:30PM Tuesday, four suspects went to Polo Ralph Lauren on Outlet Center Drive, grabbed numerous…
Smithfield Police K-9 ‘Diesel’ Retires
Health and age issues have prompted the retirement of a Smithfield Police K-9. Diesel is 10 years-old and has been a part of the Smithfield Police Department for the last 9…
Council Approves First Phase Of East River Subdivision
In a unanimous vote, the Smithfield Town Council approved a request by developers of the new East River subdivision on Buffalo Road just north of Booker Dairy Road. The council approved…
Discovery Channel Celebrity To Appear With Local Robotics Teams
Craig Danby, a familiar face on Discovery Channel’s Battlebots, will appear with Johnston County’s only all-girl, FIRST Lego League robotics team, the Techno Tigresses, in mid-November for a free, community…
