Smithfield
Smithfield Reapplies For $750,000 Community Development Block Grant
One year after being rejected for a Community Development Block Grant, the Town of Smithfield has reapplied for funding. In 2018, the Town attempted unsuccessfully to obtain a $750,000 grant…
Town Tables Revision Of Food Truck Ordinances
Smithfield Planning Director Stephen Wensman admits the Town of Smithfield has been in violation of their own Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) when it comes to the location and operation of…
Smithfield Property Owners Will Pay About 8.9 Percent More In Property Taxes This Year
Calling it a budget to move the Town of Smithfield forward, the Town Council voted 7-to-0 to approve Manager Mike Scott’s $15.02 million budget Tuesday night. The 2019-2020 fiscal year…
Police: Walmart Employee Stole Multiple Items
A former employee at Walmart in Smithfield has been arrested for allegedly stealing items numerous times within the past month. Smithfield Police said they were called to Walmart to investigate…
Court of Appeals Rules Against Town Of Smithfield In RV Park Lawsuit
In a unanimous decision, the NC Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday against the Town of Smithfield’s attempts to block a controversial RV Park. In the 3-0 decision, the NC Court…
Smithfield Police Create ‘No Parking Zone’ On Towne Centre Place
At the request of Police Chief Keith Powell, the Smithfield Town Council has approved creating a No Parking Zone on Towne Centre Place. The street is located off East Market Street…
Elder Abuse Awareness Walk Scheduled For Friday
The Johnston County Department of Social Services will once again this year hold an Elder Abuse Awareness Walk. The event will be held on Friday, June 7th beginning at 11:00am at…
Former Harbor Inc. Official Indicted For Embezzlement
A former official at Harbor Inc. in Smithfield, a non-profit agency that helps victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, has been indicted by a Johnston County Grand Jury on…
KS Bank Donates $1,000 To My Kids’ Club Annual Campaign
SMITHFIELD – My Kid’s Club has received a $1000 donation from KS Bank of Smithfield to benefit the My Kid’s Club Annual Campaign. The mission of My Kid’s Club is to encourage and…
Bid Awarded To Repave More Than 7 Miles Of U.S. 70 In Johnston County
Improvements coming under new $4.7 million contract A 7.5-mile segment of U.S. 70 in the Selma-Smithfield area will be resurfaced, after the N.C. Department of Transportation awarded a $4.7 million…
5th Street Community Garden Grand Opening Set For Saturday
The Town of Smithfield will hold the Grand Opening of the 5th Street Community Garden this Saturday, June 1st at 10am. The garden is located on South 5th Street between…
SECU Foundation Awards $10,000 Scholarships to Area High School Students
Smithfield, NC – State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) members via the SECU Foundation, presented $10,000 four-year college scholarships to 8 local graduating high school seniors for study at one of…
