Smithfield
Council Postpones Vote On Industrial Rezoning
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council postponed a decision on a controversial rezoning request, Tuesday night. Clarius Partners LLC of Chicago, Illinois petitioned the Town of Smithfield to rezone a…
Police Investigate Attempted Vehicular Assault
SMITHFIELD – An employee at a Smithfield convenience store narrowly avoided being hit by a car driven by an alleged shoplifting suspect. Police have obtained security camera video and are…
Driverless Car Strikes Pedestrian In Parking Lot
SMITHFIELD – A pedestrian was transported to WakeMed after he was struck by a driverless car. The incident happened July 12 around 11:02 a.m. on N. Brightleaf Boulevard near Waddell…
Motorist Charged With Habitual Impaired Driving And Child Abuse
SMITHFIELD – A 33 year-old Johnston County man was arrested on numerous charges including habitual impaired driving. Quentin Terrell Benjamin of Cypress Court, Selma was arrested July 9 around 8:35…
JCSO Investigating Case Of Alleged Dognapping And Assault
SMITHFIELD – Investigators with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office are looking for four suspects wanted for questioning following an alleged dognapping case that turned into a violent assault. It happened…
AAF International Builds Brighter Futures Through Service At Boys & Girls Clubs
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County has recognized Smithfield-based manufacturer AAF International for their partnership and support. As part of their annual company meeting held…
Melanie Lee Named JCPS 2025 Employee Of The Year For Administrative And Auxiliary Services
SMITHFIELD – Melanie Lee has been named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2025 Employee of the Year for Administrative and Auxiliary Services. As Administrative Assistant for the Assistant Superintendent of…
Woman Caught Trying To Sell Land She Didn’t Own
SMITHFIELD – Criminal charges have been filed against a Smithfield woman who allegedly tried to sell land she didn’t own. Sheree Lynn Sikovsek, age 48, of Braswell Road, was arrested…
Johnston County Bridge Preservation Will Require Lane Closures
SMITHFIELD – Two bridges in Johnston County will undergo preservation work thanks to a $1.9 million contract awarded last week by the state Transportation Department. American Civil Constructors West Coast LLC…
Hastings House Renovation Project Approved
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department has received approval to move forward with additional renovations to the Hastings House. The Town Council, at their July 1 meeting, unanimously…
Howell Theatre Preservation Gets Financial Boost
SMITHFIELD – In a unanimous vote, the Smithfield Town Council has agreed to donate $150,000 towards the purchase of the historic Howell Theatre on S. Third Street. Todd Johnson, a…
Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore Files For Re-Election
SMITHFIELD – Incumbent Mayor Andy Moore filed Monday, July 7 at the Johnston County Board of Elections Office, officially launching his campaign for another two‑year term in Smithfield. Mayor Moore…
