Smithfield
Employee Accidentally Shoots Himself Inside Restaurant
An employee at a Smithfield restaurant was shot while at work. The shooting was reported at 1:46pm Tuesday at San Marcos Mexican Restaurant at 275 N. Equity Drive. Police said…
Johnston Health CEO To Retire This Year
Johnston Health Chief Executive Officer Chuck Elliott has announced that he will retire at the end of the year. Elliott has served as the top administrator at Johnston County’s health…
Search On For Gunman Who Shot Smithfield Man
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect wanted for the shooting of a Smithfield man. The shooting was reported just before 6:00PM Saturday at a home in…
Surplus Smithfield Vehicles, Equipment To Be Sold Online
The Smithfield Police Department and Public Works Department will be selling surplus vehicles and equipment online. The Smithfield Town Council approved a request by Police Chief Keith Powell and Public…
Town Of Smithfield Donates $1,000 To Each Area School
The Town of Smithfield has donated $1,000 to all six area schools. During recent budget workshops, the town council and manager discussed distributing a total of $6,000 to the school…
Registered Sex Offender Targeted In Scam
We’re reported on numerous scams in the past, but this is the first time we’ve heard about a scam where a registered sex offender has been specifically targeted. It happened…
Smithfield Applies For NC DOT Pedestrian Planning Grant
In a unanimous vote, the Smithfield Town Council has authorized Town Manager Mike Scott to apply for a NC Department of Transportation Pedestrian Planning Grant. If awarded, the Town of…
Suspects Rob Smithfield Business
Smithfield Police are searching for two suspects who robbed a clerk at a Smithfield business. Officers responded to the armed robbery at 5:03PM Tuesday at 301 Smoke and Vapor located…
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…
