Smithfield
Man Arrested On Felony Warrant Dating Back To 2016
FOUR OAKS — A man wanted on a felony charge for nine years was taken into custody last week after authorities located him at a Four Oaks residence. Jesuse Guadalupe…
Police Seize Fake Apple Devices, Three Charged
SMITHFIELD — Three out-of-state residents were arrested Sunday afternoon after police officers reportedly discovered counterfeit Apple products being offered for sale at Brightleaf Flea Market. According to authorities, an officer…
Police Investigate Reported Sexual Assault
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Police are investigating a reported sexual assault that allegedly occurred Saturday evening. Authorities said the incident took place around 9 p.m. on Dec. 13 in a parking…
Officers Spread Holiday Cheer During Annual Cops & Kids Christmas Event
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Local law enforcement officers helped bring holiday joy to local children during the Cops & Kids Christmas Shopping Event, hosted by the Johnston County Fraternal Order of…
Former Johnston County DSS Employee Admits To Stealing SNAP Benefits
SMITHFIELD — A former Johnston County Department of Social Services employee has pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing more than $100,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, after…
Golden Pinecone Award Goes To Smithfield’s Longtime Mayor
DURHAM – Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore has been recognized with one of the region’s highest honors, receiving the Golden Pinecone Award from the Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC) during the…
SSS Students Advocate For Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools To State School Board
RALEIGH – On December 4, Unified pair Lillian Mizner and Nathaniel Beliveau, students at Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS), delivered a powerful presentation to the North Carolina State Board of Education,…
Nine JCPS Teachers Win Big With Johnston County Education Foundation Grants
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Education Foundation delivered grant checks to nine JCPS educators throughout the school district to be used for further enhancing their students’ learning environment. Founded…
Fraud Alert: Scam Targeting PPP Loan Recipients
SMITHFIELD – KS Bank, the NC Bankers Association, as well as state and federal banking regulators are seeing a scam increasingly spreading across the country that targets recipients of Paycheck…
Mortgage Wire Fraud Scam Targets Local Woman
SMITHFIELD – A hacker posing as a real estate attorney scammed a Johnston County resident out of a large sum of money. The victim is among the latest in a…
Marsh Enters GOP Primary For North Carolina Senate Seat
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Caitlin Goose Marsh of Smithfield has filed to run in the 2026 Republican primary for North Carolina Senate District 10. Marsh said she is entering the race…
Smithfield Holds Swearing-In Ceremony
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council convened Tuesday evening for a ceremonial meeting marked by the swearing-in of the mayor and four council members, as well as a special recognition…
