School Board Member Ronald Johnson Convicted, Sentenced To Prison
Guilty on all charges
Sentenced to active prison term SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Board of Education member Ronald Johnson was convicted...
Deborah Stephenson Has A Heart For Helping Others
SMITHFIELD - Smithfield native Deborah Allen Stephenson has never backed down from a challenge. After a 30-year career in accounting, her faith and compassion...
Smithfield Woman Charged With Insurance Fraud
SMITHFIELD – The NC Department of Insurance has charged a Smithfield woman with insurance fraud. Cynthia Kay Cook, 43, of S. Second Street, was...
Johnston Community College Announces Fourth Semester Of Record Enrollment
JCC sees another semester of double-digit increases in credit students
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College (JCC) has reached another enrollment milestone, achieving its highest-ever...
Smithfield Police Now Equipped With Body Cameras
SMITHFIELD – Police Chief Pete Hedrick says all officers on the force are now equipped with body cameras. Chief Hedrick made the announcement during...
Fire Damages Smithfield Home
SMITHFIELD – Two people escaped from their burning home without any injuries Wednesday morning.
Smithfield, Four Oaks, Selma, and Wilson's Mills Fire Departments responded to...
Developer Petitions For Annexation
SMITHFIELD – A North Carolina developer has requested the Smithfield Town Council voluntarily annex 85.8 acres of land.
Smithfield Growth LLC, based in Sanford, NC,...
Town Council Approves DSDC Appointment
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council has approved the appointment of Cyenzer Taylor to serve on the Downtown Smithfield Development Corportation (DSDC).
Under DSDC bylaws,...
4 Hurt After Serious Crash
SMITHFIELD – Four people were transported to Wake Medical Center after a passenger car and small van collided. The accident occurred just after...
Bid Awarded For Storm Drain Replacement
SMITHFIELD - A Smithfield intersection known for frequent flooding during heavy rains will be getting some much needed improvements. In a unanimous vote, the...
