Smithfield
$1 Million For A New Neuse River Amphitheater?
On October 1st, the Johnston County Visitor’s Bureau (JCVB) and the Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department submitted plans to the Smithfield Town Council for a new Neuse River Amphitheatre that…
85 Year-Old Woman Struck And Killed In Parking Lot
An elderly Johnston County woman was struck and killed by a vehicle at the Pine Needle Plaza Shopping Center. The accident was reported at 11:59 AM today (Wednesday) in the…
Fire Chief Wants Department To Keep Old Ladder Truck
The Smithfield Fire Department has just received delivery of a 2019 Smeal 100 foot ladder truck. The new truck is expected to be put into service around November 1st after being…
Triangle East Chamber Named 2019 Outstanding Chamber of the Year
The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) recognized the 2019 Outstanding Chamber of the Year (for a chamber with under 700 members) at their Annual Management Conference at…
Retirement Reception Honors Caregiver For 41 Years Of Dedicated Service
A Retirement Reception was held for Ms. Janice Gaddis a Certified Nursing Assistant at Smithfield Manor Nursing and Rehab on September 20th. Gaddis was honored for 41 years of continuous service…
Congressman Honors Retired Radio Legend Carl Lamm
U.S. Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) on Monday honored recently retired radio legend Carl Lamm. Rouzer presented Mr. Lamm with a flag that was flown over the United States Capitol on…
Junior Women’s League Accepting Applications For Community Impact Grants
The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) is currently accepting applications for Community Impact Grant recipients for the 2019-2020 league year. The Community Impact Grant (CIG) allows the Junior Women’s…
Portrait Honors Retired Chief District Court Judge
The Historic Superior Courtroom in the Johnston County Courthouse was filled Thursday afternoon with family, friends and former colleagues of retired Chief District Court Judge Albert “Andy” Corbett Jr. for…
Narron Receives NCBA Award
James W. Narron of Narron Wenzel, P.A. in Smithfield was honored recently as the second recipient of the North Carolina Bar Association Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section’s Distinguished Service…
Troopers Cite Driver Following Highway 210 Crash
The driver of a BMW sport utility vehicle was cited for failure to reduce speed following a two vehicle accident September 12th at 3:55pm. The accident happened on Highway 210…
Fire Department Purchases 20 New Air Packs
The Smithfield Fire Department has been given approval to purchase 20 new air packs. The air packs will replace existing ones currently in use by firefighters but will be out of…
Annual Smithfield Appearance Commission Report
Smithfield Town Manager Mike Scott presented the annual report of the Smithfield Appearance Commission during the August town board meeting. Scott presented the report on behalf of his wife, Peggy…
