Smithfield
Brogden Native Earns UMO Professor Of The Year Honor
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – Waylon Woodall serves as assistant professor of accounting at the University of Mount Olive by title. But ask what he hopes students take with them after…
Police Identify 76-Year-Old Smithfield Man Killed By Train
SMITHFIELD — Police have identified the pedestrian struck and killed by a freight train Oct. 2 as 76-year-old David Richard Polk of Smithfield. Smithfield Police said the delay in releasing…
Wanted Man Captured After Chase From Clayton To Smithfield
CLAYTON — A search for a wanted Wilson man turned into a vehicle pursuit and foot chase Monday morning before police took him into custody in Smithfield. Clayton Police said…
Smithfield Says Employee Records Mishap Was Not Reportable Data Breach
SMITHFIELD — Town employee records containing Social Security numbers were sent to members of the Smithfield Town Council without being redacted, prompting a council member to flag the issue and…
Wanted Man Captured After Running Across I-95 In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — A Wilson’s Mills man wanted on outstanding warrants was captured Thursday after authorities said he ran across all lanes of Interstate 95 while trying to get away from…
Smithfield Council Approves Water Rate Study, Utility Truck, Pool Scoreboard
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council approved more than $300,000 in utility and recreation spending, including a study that will examine whether the town’s water rates need to increase. The…
Alert Neighbor Helps Police Make Arrest After Car Break-In
SMITHFIELD — A late-night dog walk helped lead police to a man accused of breaking into a neighbor’s SUV early Friday. Shortly after midnight Oct. 9, a resident walking his…
Right Road Trio To Perform At Lanwood Chapel FWB Church
SMITHFIELD — Lanwood Chapel Free Will Baptist Church will host the Right Road Trio for a gospel concert on Sunday, Oct. 18. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. The…
Council Pulls Proposal To Make Closed Session Minutes Public
SMITHFIELD — Seven sets of Smithfield Town Council closed session minutes that town staff determined were eligible for public release will remain sealed for now after a council member raised…
Smithfield Approves Digital Signs Along West Market Street
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Digital pole signs will be allowed along West Market Street after the Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved changes to the town’s sign ordinance. Following a lengthy discussion,…
Ghost Walk Features History, Barbecue, & Book Signing
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston County Heritage Center will stage its 22nd annual Ghost Walk on Thursday, October 29, and Friday, October 30, in Smithfield’s historic Riverside Cemetery. Beginning at…
Suspect Arrested In Armed Vehicle Theft
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield man was jailed Friday after authorities accused him of taking a work truck from an acquaintance at gunpoint. The alleged robbery occurred around 3:45 p.m. Thursday,…
