Smithfield
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…
Dog Shot And Killed During July 4th Break-In
Law enforcement officers are asking for help trying to solve a July 4th break-in where a dog was shot and killed. Smithfield Police said the break-in was reported on Flowers…
Police Identify Murder Victim
Smithfield Police have released the identity of a 28 year-old woman murdered in the backyard of her own home. The body of Alanda Mae Abarca was found by police around 7:00am…
Body Found In Smithfield May Be Linked To Man Killed In Chase
Smithfield Police are investigating the death of woman found in the backyard of her home as a homicide. It may be linked to a man who died in a high speed…
Smithfield River Rat Regatta on the Neuse, Cardboard Boat Race, Set for July 13
The second annual Smithfield River Rat Regatta on the Neuse will be held on Saturday, July 13 beginning at 4:00 p.m. The event will feature a race between 2-person teams…
