Smithfield
Smithfield Town Council Approves Board Appointments
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council approved two board appointments during its Jan. 20 meeting. Jane Shipman was reappointed to a third term on the Library Board of Trustees, continuing…
Sex Offender Accused Of Indecent Exposure Incidents In Selma And Smithfield
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Fayetteville man listed on the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry is in custody after police said he exposed himself to children inside retail businesses in Smithfield…
Murder Suspect Accused Of Ambushing Detention Officer
SMITHFIELD — A teenage murder suspect who has been in custody for more than a year is now facing a new felony charge after violently attacking a detention officer at…
Smithfield Council Approves Permits For Two New Businesses
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council approved special use permits for two new businesses along North Brightleaf Boulevard during a recent meeting. Adrenaline Designs, a tattoo establishment, will operate at…
UPDATE: Smithfield Man Charged After Head-On Collision Critically Injures One Person
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield man has been charged with causing a head-on collision Monday afternoon that left one person critically injured. Smithfield Police said the crash happened at 4:39 P.M.…
Proclamation, Key To City Honor Michael Scott’s Years Of Service
SMITHFIELD — Smithfield Town Manager Michael L. Scott will retire effective Feb. 1, 2026, concluding more than 16 years of service to the town as both police chief and town…
Smithfield Council Appoints Kimberly Pickett As Interim Town Manager
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council voted unanimously on Jan. 20 to appoint Kimberly Pickett as interim town manager, effective Feb. 1, 2026, following the retirement of Town Manager Michael…
40 Years Of Ham & Yam: Sister Hazel To Headline 2026 Celebration
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield community is preparing for a major milestone as the 40th Annual Ham & Yam Festival announces Sister Hazel as this year’s headlining musical act. Known for…
Neuse Charter Student Recognized With DAR Scholarship, Top State Honors
SMITHFIELD – Neuse Charter School announces that senior Bella Strickland, the school’s 2025 Smith-Bryan Chapter DAR Good Citizen Award nominee, has been awarded the Smith-Bryan Chapter DAR Good Citizen Scholarship…
Three Defendants Convicted By Johnston County Juries In Same Week
SMITHFIELD — Three defendants were found guilty during the January 12 session of Johnston County Criminal Superior Court, marking a busy week for the district attorney’s office. On January 14,…
Box Truck Hits Brick Column At Food Lion
SMITHFIELD — A box truck sideswiped a brick column outside the Food Lion on W. Market Street Monday afternoon, causing bricks to fall to the ground. No pedestrians were hit…
Johnston Community College Sets New Enrollment Record
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College continues its upward enrollment trend, opening the fall semester with the largest curriculum student population in the College’s history. On the first day of spring…
