Smithfield Selma High School Commemorates 9/11
SMITHFIELD - On September 11, 2023, the new Principal of Smithfield Selma Senior High School (SSS) Crystal Gregory, held the school’s annual ceremony to...
Approval Of Downtown Smithfield Social District Expected Soon
SMITHFIELD - At the request of the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC), the Town of Smithfield is expected to adopt a Downtown Social District.
DSDC...
Smithfield Votes To Rescind Legal Action Against Johnston County After Reaching Agreement
SMITHFIELD - The Town of Smithfield and the County of Johnston have resolved a dispute over sewer allocation to the Town.
Following a special-called meeting...
Johnston County Social Services Continues To Excel On Medicaid Report Card Despite Challenges
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Social Services has now passed the Medicaid Report Card for eight consecutive months. Income Maintenance Administrator, Renee Smith, reported that the department...
Johnston County Man On Death Row Dies Of Natural Causes
RALEIGH - A Johnston County man convicted in the murder of sexual assault of his former girlfriend died of natural causes at a Raleigh...
Probation Officer Shoots Dog During Attack
SMITHFIELD - A Johnston County probation officer sustained minor injuries after being attacked and bitten by a dog. The incident happened Sept. 10 around...
Chase With Stolen Car Ends With Violent Crash, Juvenile Suspect Captured After Manhunt
WILSON'S MILLS - A 17 year-old juvenile is in custody after leading law enforcement officers on a high speed chase.
This morning (Monday), employees at...
Farm Truck Hauling Sweet Potatoes Overturns
SMITHFIELD - An 18-wheel farm truck transporting sweet potatoes overturned, Monday afternoon. The single vehicle wreck was reported on Brogden Road, about 9 miles...
Daughtry Named New Smithfield Fire Chief
SMITHFIELD - On Monday, the Town of Smithfield announced the hiring of Jeremey Daughtry as Fire Chief.
Chief Daughtry is in his 25th year of...
UNC Health Johnston Continues Commitment To JCC Nursing Faculty
Johnston Community College receives $176,000 from UNC Health Johnston for nursing program support
SMITHFIELD – UNC Health Johnston has agreed to continue its commitment...
