Smithfield
Smithfield Earns National Main Street Accreditation For 2026
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Downtown Smithfield has once again earned national recognition for its revitalization efforts, receiving Main Street America Accreditation for 2026. The designation, announced by the North Carolina Department…
Johnston Residents Shred 25,000 Pounds Of Documents At Annual Event
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Hundreds of Johnston County residents took advantage of a free document shredding event Saturday aimed at helping protect personal information and prevent identity theft. The Johnston County…
Uber Ride Ends In Arrest On Drug And Gun Charges
JOHNSTON COUNTY — An Uber passenger’s trip came to an abrupt end last week when deputies stopped the vehicle and allegedly discovered more than a pound of marijuana and a…
Hazmat Crews Respond After Diesel Spill From Tanker Crash
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A crash involving two commercial trucks Thursday morning shut down Brogden Road, sent one driver to the hospital, and triggered a hazardous materials response after diesel fuel…
Smithfield Homeowner Suffers Burns In House Fire
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield homeowner was hospitalized with burns after a fire heavily damaged his residence Wednesday night. Firefighters from Smithfield, Selma and Four Oaks responded to a reported…
Smithfield Resident Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash
BENSON, N.C. – A 74-year-old Smithfield resident died Saturday afternoon after a vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree in southern Johnston County. The crash occurred around 1:05 p.m.…
Smithfield Signature Fresh Market Moving To More Visible Downtown Location
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Smithfield Signature Fresh Market will open at a new downtown location beginning this Saturday, June 13. The farmers market, previously held in the Johnston County parking…
Music For The Lunch Bunch Announces 42nd Season
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A longtime Johnston County summer tradition will return this month as Music for the Lunch Bunch begins its 42nd season in Smithfield. The free lunchtime concert series…
Two Charged After Stolen Pickup Allegedly Taken to Salvage Yard
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A months-long investigation into the theft of a pickup truck has resulted in felony charges against two Johnston County residents. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said a…
Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation Earns 2026 Main Street America Accreditation
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) has been named a 2026 Main Street America Accredited Program, the highest level of national recognition for organizations leading preservation-based economic…
Three-Day Enforcement Campaign Produces Hundreds Of Citations, Dozens Of DWI Arrests
Three-day initiative produces 1,582 traffic and criminal violations, 33 DWI charges and eight wanted persons apprehended JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – A three-day law enforcement initiative resulted in more than 1,500…
Business Owners Give Mixed Reviews Of Downtown Development Efforts
Business owners cite parking, foot traffic, vacancies and communication among their top concerns SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Downtown business owners expressed both support and frustration with the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation…
