Smithfield
Smithfield Awards $1.38 Million Street Resurfacing Contract
SMITHFIELD — About six miles of town-owned streets will be resurfaced after the Smithfield Town Council awarded a $1.38 million paving contract to Coastline Contracting Company LLC, the lowest bidder.…
Smithfield Woman Celebrates $347,251 Cash 5 Win
SMITHFIELD – Priscilla Allen of Smithfield took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won $347,251. Because her lucky ticket was one of three that matched all five…
Johnston County Environmental Health Leader Honored
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County has a new Hall-of-Famer. David Fulcher, an environmental health specialist with Johnston County’s Division of Environmental Health, has been inducted into the Steve Steinbeck Onsite Water…
Skeletal Remains Discovered Near Neuse River
SMITHFIELD — Smithfield Police are investigating after skeletal remains were found Wednesday afternoon in a wooded area near the Neuse River. The remains were discovered off South Brightleaf Boulevard near…
Business Owner Charged With Forging Check, Obtaining Property By False Pretense
SMITHFIELD — The owner of a Johnston County tree trimming business was arrested Nov. 12 after a Smithfield Police investigation into an alleged forged check involving one of his customers.…
Smithfield Middle School – First Quarter Principal’s List & Honor Roll
Smithfield Middle School – First Quarter Principal’s List & Honor Roll 6th Grade Principal’s List Johanna Johnson, Gabriela Lima Robles, Angie Mejia-Hernandez, Eneida Morales-Moraga, Jeremiah Bullard, Daisy Corral, Michell Rivas…
Selma Man Arrested In Smithfield Shooting Two Days After Prison Release
SMITHFIELD – A Selma man has been arrested in connection with a shooting earlier this month in Smithfield, just two days after he was released from state prison. Rakheim Devon…
Smithfield Man Faces 18 Felony Drug Charges
SMITHFIELD – A Smithfield man is facing a lengthy list of felony charges after an investigation by the Smithfield Police Department. Officers arrested 43-year-old Jaquan Montez Wilson on Nov. 13…
Play Ball: Smithfield Approves $6 Million Stadium, Welcomes Tobs Baseball In Major New Partnership
SMITHFIELD — Smithfield is officially stepping up to the plate. In a 5–1 vote on Tuesday night, the Smithfield Town Council approved a 20-year agreement to bring the long-running Wilson…
Town Manager Michael Scott Announces Retirement
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Town Manager Michael Scott, who has served in the position since 2016 and has been a central figure in town leadership, announced Tuesday night that he will…
Smithfield Outlines Downtown Parking Plan Ahead Of NCDOT Changes
SMITHFIELD – One day after the N.C. Department of Transportation announced it will soon remove on-street parking from a section of East Market Street (U.S. 70 Business) to address long-standing…
Market Street Parking To Be Eliminated Under NCDOT Plan
SMITHFIELD – On-street parking on East Market Street (US 70 Business) in downtown Smithfield will be removed soon to improve safety. The N.C. Department of Transportation will be making this…
