Smithfield
Johnston Commissioners To Consider Budget Adoption, Development Study At Monday Meeting
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston County commissioners are expected to adopt a roughly $420 million budget Monday night and review the results of a new study that could play a significant…
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…
Crews Contain Natural Gas Leak After Line Severed
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A contractor accidentally struck and severed a two-inch natural gas line Thursday morning, prompting a response from emergency crews and the temporary closure of a section of…
Council Hears Update From NCDOT On Downtown Traffic Changes
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A long-discussed plan to improve safety, traffic flow and parking in downtown Smithfield moved forward Tuesday night as the North Carolina Department of Transportation outlined proposed improvements…
Smithfield Keeps Tax Rate Steady, Expands Fire Department Under New Budget
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved a $58.46 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year Tuesday night following a presentation by Interim Town Manager Kimberly Pickett. No…
Police: Armed Man Forced Stranger Into Vehicle Before 911 Call Led To Arrest
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A quick-thinking kidnapping victim secretly called 911 from his cell phone after police said he was forced into his own vehicle at gunpoint at a Smithfield convenience…
