November 16, 2025
Smithfield
Smithfield Town Council Advances Baseball Stadium Talks
SMITHFIELD — Plans for a new baseball stadium in Smithfield took a step forward this week, as the Town Council voted to enter into negotiations with Muter Construction for the…
Victim Identified In Fatal Train-Pedestrian Collision
SMITHFIELD — Authorities have identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a freight train in Smithfield on Sunday, October 3. Smithfield Police confirmed that the victim was 55-year-old…
Man Caught At The Scene Of Break-In, JCSO Says
SMITHFIELD – A Smithfield man was taken into custody after he was reportedly found at the scene of a burglary in the Brogden community. Deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
Fire Heavily Damages Smithfield Apartment; No Injuries Reported
SMITHFIELD — Firefighters responded to a blaze late Tuesday that caused significant damage to an apartment in the 200 block of Hartley Drive in West Smithfield. Smithfield Fire Chief Jeremey…
Woman Charged After Alleged Assault With Cup Of Water; Jailed For Contempt Of Court
SMITHFIELD — A 21-year-old Smithfield woman is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly assaulting a family member and a 3-month-old infant during a domestic disturbance. Iri Wiggins, of Sunfish Court, was…
Johnston County 4-H Agent Honored For Excellence
SMITHFIELD — Meredith Wood, 4-H Youth Development Agent with NC Cooperative Extension in Johnston County, was recognized for her outstanding contributions during the 2025 North Carolina Association of Extension 4-H…
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Freight Train
SMITHFIELD — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train Sunday afternoon near Fuller Street in the Smithfield city limits. The incident was reported at approximately 12:43 p.m.…
Downtown Smithfield Is Getting A New Park — And You Can Help Name It
SMITHFIELD — Big changes are coming to downtown Smithfield. The corner of Market Street and N 3rd Street will undergo a major makeover by turning an underused, overgrown lot into…
Security Footage Leads To Arrest In Attempted Business Break-In
SMITHFIELD – A suspect has been arrested following an attempted break-in at a Johnston County business that was captured on surveillance video. In the early morning hours of Saturday, September…
Smithfield Woman Arrested On Charges Of Sexting Underage Minor
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Smithfield woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly sending sexually explicit photos to a juvenile. Terri Lynn Brewer, 35, of Bonnie Avenue, was arrested on…
Rezoning Approved For Expansion Of Concrete Septic Tank Manufacturer
SMITHFIELD — A longtime Smithfield business is set to expand following a rezoning approval by the Smithfield Town Council. Mitchell Concrete, a family-owned company specializing in the production of concrete…
Search Warrant At Brogden Residence Leads To Arrests
SMITHFIELD – Two people were taken into custody after Johnston County deputies executed a search warrant at a home in the Brogden community, uncovering suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia.…
