Juvenile Linked To Break-In, Larceny
SMITHFIELD - A minor will face charges in juvenile court after allegedly being linked to a break-in. On March 13, a resident on Kay...
Land Purchased On Cleveland Road For New Elementary School
SMITHFIELD - On Tuesday, the Johnston County School Board approved the purchase of 20 acre tract of land near Smithfield for a future elementary...
County Government Considering 47 Acre Tract For Future DSS, Administrative Office Buildings
SMITHFIELD - Johnston County Commissioners have signed an option to purchase a 47 acre tract of land off US Highway 70 Business East. In...
New Police Officer Receives Oath
SMITHFIELD - The Smithfield Police Department has a new officer on the force. Amara Miller received her Oath of Office March 7 from Mayor...
Smithfield Man Linked To Numerous Car Break-Ins, Report Says
CLAYTON - A Smithfield man awaiting trial on charges reportedly connecting him to six motor vehicle break-ins has been rearrested. Nicholas Acrawfetus McNeil, age...
PLJCS Offers New Community Pantry
SMITHFIELD - Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield (PLJCS) has launched a new Community Pantry to provide common essential goods to its patrons...
Blue Line Aviation Scraps Expansion Plans In Johnston County
SMITHFIELD- Blue Line Aviation, North Carolina's largest flight school, has announced plans to immediately cease all investment in their previously announced expansion in Johnston...
JCATS Launches Test Of Microtransit Service
JOHNSTON COUNTY - JCATS has launched a new on-demand ride-hailing service in the Smithfield-Selma area called QuickRide. Much like Uber, riders can submit a...
JoCo Commissioners Promise Covers Tuition For 2023 High School Graduates
Funding is available during the 2023-24 school year
SMITHFIELD - The JoCo Commissioners Promise covers tuition for 2023 high school graduates who enroll at Johnston...
Pair Held In Storage Unit Break-Ins
SMITHFIELD - Two people are facing felony charges after Smithfield Police said they broke into several storage units at Carolina Self Storage at 1330...
