Thursday, March 30, 2023



Juvenile Linked To Break-In, Larceny

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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SMITHFIELD - Two people are facing felony charges after Smithfield Police said they broke into several storage units at Carolina Self Storage at 1330...