Smithfield
Johnston Correctional Institution To Host Hiring Event March 31
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction will host a hiring event Tuesday, March 31, at Johnston Correctional Institution as part of ongoing efforts to recruit correctional…
New Industrial Park To Bring 150-200 Jobs To Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved plans for a new light industrial subdivision during its March 17 meeting, clearing the way for the development just outside town…
Smithfield To Unveil New Greytown Landmark Sign With Ribbon Cutting
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Town of Smithfield will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 1 to mark the installation of a new landmark sign recognizing the Greytown community. The ceremony is…
Boys & Girls Club To Launch Expanded Programs At Sarah Yard Community Center
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Smithfield Town Council voted unanimously to allow the Boys & Girls Club of Johnston County to use the Sarah Yard Community Center for after-school and summer…
Fellowship Masonic Lodge #84 Hosts Scholarship Breakfast March 28
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Fellowship Masonic Lodge #84 in Smithfield is gearing up for its annual pancake breakfast, a beloved community tradition that raises funds for the Evander S. Simpson…
Smithfield Dog Owner Cited After Pit Bull Injures Multiple Victims
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A dog allegedly linked to two separate biting incidents in Smithfield has been seized after authorities say five people were injured over the course of several weeks.…
Community Basketball Games To Honor Local Soldier’s Legacy
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A community basketball event honoring the legacy of a former local student-athlete and soldier will return this weekend at Smithfield-Selma High School. The Jeffery Isaiah David Memorial…
Neuse Charter Freshman Sets NCHSAA Single-Season Scoring Record
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Neuse Charter School has announced that freshman standout Jeremiah Edwards has set a new North Carolina High School Athletic Association record for the most points scored in…
Police Seek Suspect In Assault That Sent Two To Hospital
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – An early morning assault in Smithfield left two people hospitalized and prompted police to seek charges against a suspect who fled the scene. The incident happened around…
Community Rallies Around Smithfield Councilman Facing Double Transplant
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Friends, co-workers and community members are coming together to support Smithfield Town Council member Roger Wood as he prepares for a life-saving double transplant. Wood is expected…
Smithfield’s Todd Johnson Named N.C. Main Street Champion
NEW BERN, N.C. — Smithfield resident Todd Johnson has been recognized as one of North Carolina’s 2025 Main Street Champions, an honor awarded to individuals and organizations that have made…
Smithfield Mayor Casts Deciding Vote On Baseball Stadium As Questions Linger
Debate over costs, transparency continues SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A divided Smithfield Town Council voted to move forward with a proposed $6 million baseball stadium after Mayor Andy Moore cast the…
