Smithfield
Donation Allows Public Library To Expand Wonderbooks Collection
SMITHFIELD – Thanks to the generous monetary donation from the Friends of the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield, the library is excited to announce the addition of 113…
Ava Gardner Museum’s Federally-Funded Grant Terminated
SMITHFIELD– The Ava Gardner Museum’s federally-funded IMLS grant has been terminated, effective immediately. Grants from the Institution of Museum and Library Science (IMLS) have been instrumental to the museum’s efforts…
Burglars Target Business During Power Outage
SMITHFIELD – Saturday night, the Town of Smithfield was left in the dark due to a major power outage. While the lights were out, numerous businesses were forced to close.…
New Plans Approved For Old Smithfield Town Hall
SMITHFIELD – After sitting vacant since 1999, the former Smithfield Town Hall is close to being repurposed. On April 15, Noviomagus, LLC of Durham received approval for conditional rezoning for…
Public Library Completes Updates To Enhance Visitor Experience
SMITHFIELD – The Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield (PLJCS) has unveiled a new look and several enhancements designed to create a more welcoming and user-friendly space for the…
SUV Damaged By Open Manhole
SMITHFIELD – A manhole cover missing from a Smithfield street damaged a vehicle. Around 9:28pm Wednesday, a Lumberton woman was driving her 2023 Chevrolet SUV southbound on South Third Street…
Downtown Smithfield Launches New Social District
SMITHFIELD – The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC), in partnership with the Town of Smithfield, has launched the Downtown Smithfield Social District—a new initiative aimed at creating a more vibrant,…
KS Bank To Establish Branch In Bailey
SMITHFIELD – KS Bank announced today (Wednesday) that it has filed an application with the appropriate regulatory authorities and intends to establish a branch location in Bailey, NC. The branch will…
Local Hero: Police Officer Quickly Extinguishes Fire Inside Business
SMITHFIELD – A Smithfield police officer was the hero of the day at the Chicken Barn on Market Street. At 6:32am today (Tuesday), employees reported a fire in the kitchen…
Fire Chief: Smoke Alarms Save Family From House Fire
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Fire Chief Jeremey Daughtry is crediting working smoke detectors with saving a family of four from an early morning house fire. Around 4:47am today (Tuesday), smoke detectors…
Partnership Raises Over $28,000 For Johnston County Children
SMITHFIELD – On April 4th, Partnership for Children of Johnston County hosted its inaugural “Fore the Kids” Golf Tournament, successfully raising over $28,000. Participating teams were eager to “putt for a…
Highway Patrol Searching For Vehicle Involved In Hit & Run
SMITHFIELD – The State Highway Patrol is searching for a vehicle involved in a hit and run accident. The collision occurred at 6:39am today (Thursday) in the 3000 block of…
