Smithfield
Neuse River Bridge Project Requires U.S. 301 Lane Closures
Traffic will take turns crossing the bridge SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Drivers should expect weekday delays on U.S. 301 when crossing the Neuse River over the next few weeks. They should…
Police: Stolen Gun Recovered During Traffic Stop
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Smithfield police officers recovered a stolen handgun and seized marijuana during a traffic stop. According to the Smithfield Police Department, an officer stopped a 2011 Honda around…
Inside Johnston County’s Past: New Bus Tours Explore Historic Homes, Churches, And Schools
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston County Committee for America250NC will offer a series of guided bus tours in May highlighting historic homes, churches, and African American heritage sites across the…
Smithfield Man Killed In Goldsboro Shooting
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – A 42-year-old Smithfield man was killed in a shooting Thursday night in Wayne County. Goldsboro Police responded around 8:38 p.m. to the 100 block of Vanderbilt Circle…
Police: Suspect Tried To Buy Camaro Using Stolen Identity
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A suspicious car purchase at a Smithfield dealership has led to identity theft charges against a Morrisville man and a broader investigation into possible related cases. The…
DWI Stop In Smithfield Leads To Child Abuse Charge
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Kenly man faces multiple charges after police say he was driving while impaired with a child in his vehicle. Austin Layne Wheeler, 27, of Junior Road,…
Johnston County Man Arrested For Sex Offender Violation
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A Johnston County man listed on the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry has been arrested on a charge of failing to report a change of address.…
Police: Repeat Offender Faces Habitual DWI Charge After Arrest
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield man with multiple prior driving while impaired convictions is facing a habitual DWI charge following his latest arrest, during which police say he refused to…
Downtown Smithfield Unveils New Brand As Part Of Ongoing Revitalization Efforts
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Downtown Smithfield is stepping into a new chapter with the launch of a refreshed brand identity and a brand-new website designed to better showcase the district and…
Neuse Charter Senior Awarded Prestigious Cross Country Scholarship
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Neuse Charter School has announced that Senior student-athlete Isabella “Bella” Strickland has been named a recipient of the prestigious FloSports Cross Country Scholarship, an honor awarded annually…
Meet Smithfield’s Newest Police K-9 — Now Name Him
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Smithfield’s newest police officer has four legs — and needs a name. The Smithfield Police Department is asking the community to help name its new K-9, recently…
Sheriff’s Office Executes Search Warrant In Medical Helicopter Laser Investigation
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Investigators with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Thursday afternoon in connection with an incident in which a laser was pointed at a medical…
