Smithfield
Business Break-Ins Could Be Connected
Police are investigating three business break-ins that were discovered hours apart. The break-ins happened late-Monday night or early-Tuesday morning at the Vazquez Law Firm at 612 S. Brightleaf Boulevard, Ready…
Businessman Wants To Operate Large-Scale Hemp Greenhouse
A local businessman has asked the Town of Smithfield to approve a request to turn a warehouse into a large indoor hemp greenhouse. Frank Lee has filed an application requesting…
31 People Charged In Cigarette Smuggling Operation
Locations in Smithfield, Four Oaks used as ‘Stash Houses’ A total of 31 people and one business have been indicted by a federal grand jury for participating in a scheme…
Adriane Stone Takes Oath As Smithfield Police Officer
A former state trooper and school resource officer has been hired by the Smithfield Police Department. Adriane Stone received her Oath from Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore last week. Stone, whose father…
Town Manager: Damaged Street Will Be Repaired As Soon As Possible
Smithfield Town Manager Mike Scott says repairs to a storm-damaged section of South Vermont Street will be made as soon as possible. Nearly six inches of rain fell early-Friday morning causing…
Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore Files For Reelection
Joined by his family, Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore officially filed for reelection Friday afternoon at the Johnston County Board of Elections Office. “I’m honored to serve the citizens of Smithfield…
Junior Women’s League Donates More Than $24,500 To Community Organizations
Volunteers 2,376 Hours In 2018-19 With the volunteer logs submitted and fundraisers complete, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) has reported the results of its 2018-2019 league year, during…
Sketch Of Proposed New Detention Facility Unveiled
The public got the first look at drawings of the proposed new Johnston County Detention Center being planned east of Smithfield. On Monday, representatives from Moseley Architects presented an update…
Police: Murder Victim Died From Multiple Stab Wounds
Police have announced a 28 year-old woman who was found dead at her Smithfield home last week died from multiple stab wounds to her torso and neck. On July 2nd,…
Town Board Awards $212,840 Truck Bid
The Smithfield Town Council has awarded a $212,840 bid for the purchase of a 2020 International hook lift truck with a leaf box. Carolina Industrial Equipment of Charlotte was the…
20th Annual Johnston County Basketball Camp
The Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department held their 20th Annual Johnston County Basketball Camp June 10-14. 71 youth participated in this year’s camp. Participants learned various skills and drills. The…
Filing Period Opens For 2019 Municipal Elections
SMITHFIELD – The filing period for the 2019 municipal elections in Johnston County opened at Noon today (Friday). Nine candidates filed in the first 30 minutes at the Johnston County…
