Smithfield
Smithfield Advisory Board Appointments
The Smithfield Town Council made the following advisory board appointments during their May 7th meeting: Martin Lazarus was appointed to a first term on the Board of Adjustment Mary Foy…
Jason Beyer Promoted To Lieutenant
Smithfield police officer Jason Beyer has been promoted. Beyer, who had been a Sergeant since 2013, was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant during an Oath of Office ceremony on May…
Johnston Regional Airport Receives $560,000 For Development Projects
The Johnston Regional Airport on Swift Creek Road near Smithfield was one of nine airports across North Carolina to receive funding for safety and development projects during the May meeting…
Family Pet Killed In Attack
A family’s pet Chihuahua was killed after being attacked by two dogs. Smithfield Police and Animal Control are now investigating. The 72 year-old victim said his Chihuahua was killed May…
Smithfield Woman Loses $6,000 In Scam
A 72 year-old Smithfield woman lost $6,000 in a scam last week. Police are investigating and warning others any type of payment requested to be made with a gift card…
Thief Steals $4,368 Worth Of Sunglasses
Smithfield Police are trying to identify a shoplifter who stole $4,368 worth of sunglasses. The theft was reported at 4:44pm on May 15th at Sunglass Hut at 1223-A Outlet Center…
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,…
