Smithfield
Governor Cooper Appoints Jason Coats To Judicial Seat
Serving Harnett, Johnston and Lee Counties Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Jason H. Coats to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 11, serving Harnett, Johnston and Lee counties.…
4 Injured In 4-Vehicle Crash On Brightleaf Boulevard
Four people received minor injuries in a chain reaction rear end collision on N. Brightleaf Boulevard (US 301) in Smithfield. Police, Fire and EMS personnel responded to the 1:07pm accident…
Hit & Run Driver Strikes Man Taking Out The Trash
A Smithfield man said he was knocked unconscious by a hit and run vehicle that struck him while taking his trash to the curb. Smithfield Police said the accident happened at…
Downtown Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Of Homes, Businesses
A gas leak forced emergency crews to evacuate a one block radius in Downtown Smithfield this morning (Thursday). Around 11:00am, a gas line was accidentally cut by a contractor in the…
Deron George Signs To Play At St. Augustine University
Smithfield Selma High School athlete Deron George has signed to play football for St. Augustine University. He becomes the first member from his immediate family to go to college. Deron…
Police: Driver Was Arguing And Speeding When He Crashed
Charges have been filed against the driver of a car that police said caused a two car crash that injured three people. Emergency crews responded to the 11:08pm collision Saturday,…
$1,200 Raised During Annie D. Jones Enrichment Fund 3K Walk
The 4th annual Annie D. Jones Child Enrichment Fund 3k Walk was held on Saturday, April 27th. A total of 35 participates walked the Greenway at Smithfield Community Park raising…
Police Officer Will Face No Charges After Causing Auto Accident
A police officer operating an unmarked police car will not face any charges after causing a two car accident. Officer D.A. Tyndall with the Smithfield Police Department was operating a…
Smithfield Litter Sweep Rescheduled For This Saturday, May 18th
The Town of Smithfield’s Litter Sweep, postponed last month due to the weather, will be held this Saturday, May 18th beginning at 7am at the following locations: Smithfield Community Park,…
Rain Shortens 25th Annual Johnston County Relay For Life Event
The 25th anniversary of Relay for Life was held on Saturday at SSS High School around the track at Charles Tucker Stadium. During the opening ceremonies, Pat Penny recognized various…
Town Council Settles Dispute Between Adjoining Property Owners
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council has settled a zoning issue between adjoining property owners after they could not work out a compromise. In April, we told you about the…
Smithfield Leaders Support Bill To Increase Local Sales Tax
Members of the Smithfield Town Council went on record last week in unanimous support of House Bill 396, a measure that could increase the local sales tax rate. If approved,…
