Smithfield
Gunmen Rob Smithfield Business
Smithfield Police are searching for three suspects wanted in connection with the armed robbery of a West Smithfield convenience store. The robbery was reported at 10:53pm Wednesday, just minutes before…
84,000 Gallon Sewage Spill Reported In Smithfield
Johnston County Public Utilities has confirmed 84,000 gallons of sewage spilled overnight on Highway 210 near Highway 70 in West Smithfield. The Central Johnston County wastewater collection system had a…
Over 100 Children Participate In World’s Largest Swim Lesson
The Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center partnered with Alligator Steps, the Local Government Federal Credit Union and SafeKids Johnston County for the World’s Largest Swim Lesson on Thursday. Over 100 children…
6 Year-Old Recovering From Dog Bite
A Smithfield youth is recovering after being bitten by a dog. Smithfield Police and Animal Control are jointly investigating the incident that happened on South Fifth Street. Police said the 6…
Town Prohibits Semi-Truck Traffic On Residential Street
A residential street in West Smithfield is being used by semi-trucks. The Smithfield Town Council has taken action to try and eliminate the problem. Large trucks have been using Powell Street…
Cleveland Road Repaving Project Begins Monday
Milling and repaving will last about a month SMITHFIELD – Drivers who use Cleveland Road in Johnston County should expect daytime delays when crews begin a resurfacing project on Monday, June…
Smithfield Reapplies For $750,000 Community Development Block Grant
One year after being rejected for a Community Development Block Grant, the Town of Smithfield has reapplied for funding. In 2018, the Town attempted unsuccessfully to obtain a $750,000 grant…
Town Tables Revision Of Food Truck Ordinances
Smithfield Planning Director Stephen Wensman admits the Town of Smithfield has been in violation of their own Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) when it comes to the location and operation of…
Smithfield Property Owners Will Pay About 8.9 Percent More In Property Taxes This Year
Calling it a budget to move the Town of Smithfield forward, the Town Council voted 7-to-0 to approve Manager Mike Scott’s $15.02 million budget Tuesday night. The 2019-2020 fiscal year…
Police: Walmart Employee Stole Multiple Items
A former employee at Walmart in Smithfield has been arrested for allegedly stealing items numerous times within the past month. Smithfield Police said they were called to Walmart to investigate…
Court of Appeals Rules Against Town Of Smithfield In RV Park Lawsuit
In a unanimous decision, the NC Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday against the Town of Smithfield’s attempts to block a controversial RV Park. In the 3-0 decision, the NC Court…
Smithfield Police Create ‘No Parking Zone’ On Towne Centre Place
At the request of Police Chief Keith Powell, the Smithfield Town Council has approved creating a No Parking Zone on Towne Centre Place. The street is located off East Market Street…
