Smithfield
New Greenway Art Installation Chronicles Smithfield Flood History
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A new public art installation along the Buffalo Creek Greenway is using historic Neuse River flood levels to tell the story of some of Smithfield’s most significant…
Smithfield Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Crash
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of South Fifth Street and Holt Street. The collision, reported around 2 p.m., involved…
Smithfield Police Identify Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Police have identified a 29-year-old Smithfield woman who was struck and killed by an Amtrak train early Friday morning. The collision was reported around 5:39 a.m. Aug.…
Lew Starling Named Among Best Lawyers In America
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Attorney Luther D. “Lew” Starling Jr., managing partner of a law firm with offices in Smithfield and Clinton, has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The…
JCC Shatters Enrollment Record
College surpasses 7,000 curriculum students as enrollment continues rapid growth SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston Community College opened the fall semester with more than 7,000 curriculum students, the highest first-day enrollment…
Smithfield Stadium Cost Rises 172%, From $6M To $16.3M
SMITHFIELD – A baseball stadium approved by the Smithfield Town Council last November with a $6 million price tag is now projected to cost approximately $16.3 million, an increase of…
Smithfield Man Rearrested, Linked To More Vehicle Break-Ins
SMITHFIELD – A man arrested late last month after allegedly being found inside a stranger’s vehicle has been rearrested and is now linked by police to several additional incidents. Smithfield…
Smithfield Man Dies In Accidental Drowning
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Authorities have identified a 27-year-old man who drowned Saturday afternoon while swimming in a pond on Galilee Road. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as…
Four Now Charged In Armed Robbery Of 78-Year-Old Princeton Man
PRINCETON, N.C. – Three more people have been arrested in connection with the June armed robbery of a 78-year-old man inside his Princeton-area home, bringing the total number of defendants…
Four Local High Schools Win $5,000, Could Compete For $1 Million Prize
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Four Johnston County high schools have each won $5,000 and remain in the running for substantially larger prizes, including a $1 million football field upgrade. West Johnston…
Residents Cry Fowl As Smithfield Bird Bath Mystery Deepens
Another One Flies The Coop SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The case of West Smithfield’s disappearing bird baths continues to ruffle feathers. A third resident has now reported a concrete bird bath…
Four Oaks Woman Held On $5 Million Bond In Fatal Smithfield Collision
SMITHFIELD – A Four Oaks woman initially charged with driving while impaired following a fatal collision on South Brightleaf Boulevard is now facing additional felony charges, including aggravated felony death…
