19 Apply For Police Chief
SMITHFIELD - A total of 19 candidates have applied for chief of police in Smithfield. Former chief Keith Powell retired in November 2022. He...
Johnston Regional Airport A Major Driver Of Economic Activity
Johnston Regional Airport Contributes $210 Million and 1,100 Jobs to Johnston County
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston Regional Airport continues to be a major driver...
Judge Paul Holcombe Takes Oath For Superior Court Seat
SMITHFIELD – Judge Paul A. Holcombe was sworn in January 5, 2023 as a new Resident Superior Court Judge for Judicial District 11-B (Johnston...
Council Will Seek Grant To Pay For Proposed $2.3 Million Pedestrian Trail
SMITHFIELD - A proposed multi-purpose trail on Market Street from the Neuse River Bridge to Wilson's Mills Road could cost $2,345,000.
During the January 3,...
DSDC Contract With Town Of Smithfield Expires
SMITHFIELD - Town Manager Mike Scott announced during the January 3, 2023 council meeting, the Town of Smithfield's contract with the Downtown Smithfield Development...
Former Hotel, Town Hall Building Sold
SMITHFIELD - The former Smithfield Town Hall building, originally the Hotel Gabriel Johnston, at the corner of S. Fourth and Johnston Streets in Downtown...
Retired Smithfield Police Chief Recognized
SMITHFIELD - Mayor Andy Moore and the Smithfield Town Council recognized retired Police Chief Keith Powell during their December council meeting. Powell retired November...
‘Tis The Season: Police Investigate Shoplifting Cases
SMITHFIELD - Police are investigating several shoplifting incidents over the holiday season.
On December 21, two men walked into Tommy Hilfiger on Outlet Center Drive....
Christmas Morning Attempted Break-In Reported
SMITHFIELD - Detectives are investigating an attempted business break-in reported Christmas morning. Around 5:20am Dec. 25, police responded to Cloud 9 Smoke Shop at...
Food Processing Plant Could Create 96 Jobs
SMITHFIELD - In a 6-to-0 vote, a rezoning request has been approved for a food processing plant near Smithfield. The Smithfield Town Council approved...
