Smithfield
Deputies Use Spike Strips To End High-Speed Pursuit
SMITHFIELD – A high-speed chase that started in Princeton ended on Interstate 95 near Smithfield. At 3:14pm Thursday, a Johnston County deputy was on patrol on US 70 near Princeton…
Burglar Arrested After Returning To Scene, Police Say
SMITHFIELD – A burglary suspect was arrested after police said he returned to the scene of the crime. Around 6:23am Saturday, June 7, a 33 year-old man called for assistance…
Chicken Salad Chick Coming To Smithfield
Fast casual concept celebrating grand opening on June 18 SMITHFIELD – Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, has announced the opening of its 17th…
Moped Operator Dies From Injuries Sustained In Collision
SMITHFIELD – A 47 year-old Smithfield man critically injured in a traffic collision has died from his injuries. On May 29, Needham Reece Liles was operating a moped on E.…
Smithfield Firefighters Participate In Smoke Alarm Saturday
The Smithfield Fire Department participated in Smoke Alarm Saturday on June 7, 2025. Local fire departments across the country went to homes checking the efficiency of smoke alarms and replaced…
More Charges Filed Against Home Repair Contractor
A home repair contractor arrested by Smithfield Police on charges he defrauded a South Smithfield resident $23,112 in a home repair scam is facing additional charges. Anthony Tyrone Smoot, age…
$241,955 Bid Awarded For Street Resurfacing Project
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council awarded a bid for a street resurfacing project during their June 4 meeting. The council agreed to repave South Third Street, from the intersection…
Smithfield Announces New After-Hours Utility Outage Number
The Town of Smithfield is informing residents that, effective immediately, the phone number for reporting after-hours utility outages has changed. The new number to call is 919-934-2661. This replaces the…
Collision Critically Injures Moped Operator
SMITHFIELD – A 47 year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition after his moped collided with a car. The collision occurred around 9:01am Friday, May 29 on S. Second Street…
Smithfield Fire Department To Participate In Smoke Alarm Saturday On June 7th
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Fire Department will join fire departments across North Carolina on Saturday, June 7th for Smoke Alarm Saturday, a one-day, statewide initiative dedicated to improving home fire…
Business Owner Accused Of Defrauding Johnston County Couple
SMITHFIELD – The owner of a home repair company has been arrested on fraud charges. Anthony Tyrone Smoot, the owner and operator of Smooth RSR, also known as Smooth Roofing…
Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield Launches “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program
SMITHFIELD – The Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield has announced the launch of its 2025 Summer Reading Program with the theme of “Color Our World,” officially kicking off…
