Smithfield
Candy Disagreement Prompts Police Response
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — It wasn’t your typical emergency response, but in Smithfield this week, a dispute over Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups had police stepping in — proving that sometimes, even…
Police: Smithfield Woman Stole $124K From Local Business
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield woman is facing felony charges after police say she stole more than $124,000 from a local business. The investigation began Nov. 6, when management at SweetFrog,…
Smithfield-Selma High School First Quarter Principal’s List & Honor Roll
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield-Selma High School is proud to recognize students who earned a place on the Principal’s List and Honor Roll for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.…
Deputies Assaulted While Arresting Burglary Suspect
KENLY — A Smithfield man who deputies say kicked officers during his arrest is facing multiple charges, including assault on law enforcement. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, the…
Authorities Probe Two Road Rage Cases Where Guns Were Shown
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Johnston County authorities are looking into two separate road rage encounters just a day apart that both ended with guns being displayed. The first call came in…
New Member Appointed To Johnston County ABC Board
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board welcomed a new member to its team. On November 7, Callie Collins Rhyne was officially sworn in by Johnston County…
Wake County Man Charged After Deputies Find Teen In Parked Car
SMITHFIELD — What began as a report of a suspicious vehicle near Smithfield ended with the arrest of a Raleigh man on a serious felony charge. On October 28, an…
Senior Citizen Loses Thousands In Fake Arrest Warrant Scam
SMITHFIELD – A Smithfield senior citizen lost $27,000 after falling victim to an elaborate phone scam involving a fake arrest warrant. According to Smithfield Police, on October 31 the victim…
JCC Announces Participation In Wolfpack Connect Guaranteed Admission Program With NC State
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College has announced that it is joining Wolfpack Connect, a new initiative of the North Carolina Community College System in partnership with NC State University. This program…
Pair Accused Of Stealing Credit Card From Elderly Woman
WILLOW SPRING — Two Smithfield residents are facing felony charges after authorities say they stole a credit card from a 75-year-old woman and used it to make a purchase. According…
2025 Municipal Election Results
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Low voter turnout marked Tuesday’s 2025 municipal elections across Johnston County, but one of the night’s biggest surprises came in Smithfield, where longtime District 4 Councilman David…
Smithfield Man Hospitalized After Midday Shooting
SMITHFIELD – A Smithfield man is recovering after arriving at Johnston Medical Center on Monday afternoon with a gunshot wound to the leg. Police said 36-year-old Tirom Toler showed up…
