Tuesday, July 8, 2025


Dog Owner Arrested For Animal Cruelty

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SMITHFIELD – A dog owner in Smithfield is charged with animal cruelty after his dog was reportedly found injured and in need of medical...

Pedestrian Sustains Minor Injuries After Being Struck By Car

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SMITHFIELD - A pedestrian was struck by a car while walking on Outlet Center Drive. The collision was reported at 9:33 a.m. Tuesday, June...

Man Killed After Being Struck By Train

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SMITHFIELD - A pedestrian died after being struck by a train. The collision was reported at 3:03am Saturday, June 14, approximately 230 feet from...

Smithfield Man Sentenced To 22 Years In Federal Prison

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RALEIGH – Shaborn Amar Nesbitt, a 37-year-old resident of Smithfield, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for Conspiracy to...

Vehicles Seized From Drivers Busted For Street Racing, Fleeing From Law Enforcement, JCSO Says

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SMITHFIELD - Two Johnston County deputies happened to be in the right place at the right time. Two drivers are facing charges of engaging in...

Deputies Use Spike Strips To End High-Speed Pursuit

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SMITHFIELD – A high-speed chase that started in Princeton ended on Interstate 95 near Smithfield. At 3:14pm Thursday, a Johnston County deputy was on patrol...

Burglar Arrested After Returning To Scene, Police Say

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SMITHFIELD – A burglary suspect was arrested after police said he returned to the scene of the crime. Around 6:23am Saturday, June 7, a 33...

Chicken Salad Chick Coming To Smithfield 

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Fast casual concept celebrating grand opening on June 18 SMITHFIELD - Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, has announced...

Johnston County Hosting Summer Events To Help Veterans Access VA Services

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SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Veterans Services Office will host special outreach events this summer to assist veterans in creating ID.me and LOGIN.GOV accounts. These secure login credentials are...

Moped Operator Dies From Injuries Sustained In Collision

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SMITHFIELD – A 47 year-old Smithfield man critically injured in a traffic collision has died from his injuries. On May 29, Needham Reece Liles was...