Smithfield
Smithfield Police Seek Grant To Fund Traffic Safety Officer
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved a request from Police Chief Pete Hedrick on August 5 to apply for a Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) grant. If awarded,…
Men’s Service Club Of Johnston Correctional Supports Local Organizations
SMITHFIELD – On Wednesday, August 6, a special check presentation ceremony was held at the Smithfield Rescue Mission, where the Men’s Service Club of Johnston Correctional Institution presented $1,000 donations…
Smithfield Approves Revised Plan For 1,327-Home Mallard Crossing Development
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved an amended master plan for the Mallard Crossing subdivision (formerly Woodleaf) after a public hearing on August 5, where no objections were…
First Responder Come Together To Assemble Trauma Kits4Kids
JOHNSTON COUNTY – On August 1, First Responders Kits4Kids visited Clayton and Smithfield to collaborate with Walmart and local first responders in assembling 250 trauma kits designed for children. The…
Tractor Trailer Overturns On I-95 Exit Ramp
SMITHFIELD – A tractor trailer overturned Tuesday morning on the I-95 northbound exit ramp at Brogden Road, temporarily blocking the ramp and drawing emergency response to the scene. The truck…
Former Employee Accused Of Stealing Over $150,000 From Smithfield Business
SMITHFIELD – A Selma man has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged theft of more than $150,000 from a local business over a two-year period. Saul Antonio…
Plan Unveiled For County Government Campus
By The Smithfield Weekly Sun SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Commissioners this week received the architects’ Master Plan for a completely new complex of buildings to house most…
Johnston County Social Services Launches New Kiosk To Improve Customer Experience And Reduce Wait Times
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Social Services has introduced a new self-service kiosk aimed at making case managment faster and more convenient. Residents now have the ability to scan and submit…
Motorcyclist And Passenger Seriously Injured After Collision With Vehicle
SMITHFIELD – Two people sustained serious injuries after their motorcycle collided with a vehicle. The collision occurred at 5:04 p.m. Sunday, July 20 on Market Street at Third Street in…
Malicious Conduct Charge Filed Against Inmate
SMITHFIELD – A 19-year-old man jailed at the Johnston County Detention Center following his arrest June 12 is now charged with malicious conduct by a prisoner. Mazaye Anthony James of…
Report: Smithfield Police Bust Illegal Massage Parlor
SMITHFIELD – An investigation into an illegal massage parlor has led to the arrest of the alleged operator. Smithfield Police believe the unlicensed business had been operating for approximately three…
Man Accused Of Illegally Dumping Motor Oil
SMITHFIELD – A 69-year-old man is accused of illegally dumping motor oil in a business parking lot. Marco Aurelio Hernandez-Olguin of S. Sixth Street in Smithfield was arrested Monday afternoon…
