It’s A Girl! First Baby Born In 2025
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The first baby born in Johnston County in 2025 is a girl! Siena Claire arrived at 2:25am January 1 at UNC...
Johnston County Shopping Center Sold
SMITHFIELD – A local shopping center has a new owner. According to the Johnston County Register of Deeds Office, Center Pointe Plaza LLC of...
JCSO: Stolen Car, Gun Recovered After Pursuit
SMITHFIELD – A 22 year-old man led law enforcement officers on a chase along US 70 in Johnston County before being captured, authorities said.
Breon...
Drone, K-9 Help Capture Juvenile Burglary Suspects
SMITHFIELD – Law enforcement officers used a K-9 and drone to apprehend two young burglary suspects. Around 1:16am Monday, Smithfield Police responded to a...
Smithfield Council Adopts 2025 Meeting Schedule
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council has adopted a meeting schedule for 2025.
The board will hold regularly scheduled meetings at the Town Hall on...
Local Woman Linked To Telephone Scam
SMITHFIELD – A criminal investigation by authorities in North Carolina and Florida has led to the arrest of a Johnston County woman.
Denise Shante Pugsley,...
Report: Driver Assaults Police During Traffic Stop
SMITHFIELD – A routine traffic stop turned into a confrontation between the driver and several police officers. Around 12:25pm Wednesday, Dec. 18, a Smithfield...
Calling All Young Artists! Ham & Yam T-Shirt Design Contest
SMITHFIELD - Are you a creative middle or high school student in Smithfield? Here’s your chance to showcase your talent and make your mark...
Wire Theft Under Investigation
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of electrical wire from a jobsite on Crantock Road near Cleveland Road.
A contractor...
Cops & Kids Event Helps Over 50 Local Children
SMITHFIELD – Sunday morning, local law enforcement officers paired up with 51 needy children for the annual FOP Cops & Kids event at Walmart...
