Smithfield
5 People Injured In Smithfield Accident
Five people were transported to the hospital for treatment following a two vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon in Downtown Smithfield. The accident was reported at 2:49pm at the intersection of North Fourth…
The Original Drifters To Headline 35th Annual Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival
The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation has announced that The Original Drifters will headline the 35th annual Ham & Yam Festival with a free concert scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on Saturday,…
Council Asks Property Owners To Reach Compromise In Disputed Case
The Smithfield Town Council has tabled a request to allow a former doctor’s office be converted into a single family residence in hopes a compromise can be reached with the…
Smithfield Approves New Tethering Ordinance
In a unanimous vote, the Smithfield Town Council has approved a new tethering ordinance. In March, Chief of Police Keith Powell presented a proposed ordinance for members of the town…
Teen Cited In School Bus Crash
A teenage driver has been cited by police for causing a two vehicle accident involving a Johnston County school bus. The accident happened at 6:55am Monday on Booker Dairy Road…
Commissioners Honor American Legion’s 100th Anniversary
Johnston County Commissioners recognized the American Legion’s 100th Anniversary last week. Commissioners adopted a resolution at their April 1st meeting at the Johnston County Courthouse in Smithfield. The American Legion…
Johnston County Employer Has Success With JCI Employees
Ramsey Khelifi started working at Carolina Pottery as a Pricer in January of 2019. Ramsey was referred to JCI from Vocational Rehabilitation for assistance with employment services. JCI develops partnerships…
New Church Opening In West Smithfield
Church Will Not Be Required To Have ‘Traffic Attendant’ A new church will be opening in an existing storefront in West Smithfield. Tuesday night, Down the Road Ministries received approval from…
Dale Wood Named Smithfield Police Officer of the Year
A veteran Smithfield police officer has received the department’s top honor. Tuesday night, Detective Sergeant Dale Wood was recognized by the Smithfield Town Council as the 2018 Officer of the…
Daughter’s Good Luck Helps Johnston County Mother Win $200,000 Lottery Prize
Dianetta Foye of Smithfield calls her daughter a lucky charm after she helped her win a $200,000 lottery prize. “She’s the only reason I won,” Foye said. “I’m so grateful…
Six Principals Complete Distinguished Leadership Program
Johnston County Public Schools had six principals recently complete the Distinguished Leadership Program (DLP), a year-long leadership development program for practicing school principals. West Clayton Elementary Principal Paige Barnes, Benson…
Johnston County Look Back – April 2019
What Happened 25 – 50 – 100 Years Ago This Month April 1994 – 25 Years Ago The National Weather Service set up a new Doppler radar tower at N.C.…
