Smithfield
Grant Will Help Expedite DWI Cases
Funds additional court sessions in three large counties RALEIGH — The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) has been awarded a grant from the Governor’s Highway Safety Program…
SSS Swim Team Places In State Championship
SMITHFIELD – Members of the Smithfield Selma High School Swim Team placed in the NCHSAA 3-A State Championships in Cary, on February 7. Team members and Coach Aaron Bentley were…
Sexual Assault Reported To Police
SMITHFIELD – Police detectives are investigating a sexual assault. The alleged incident happened Saturday, Feb. 15 at an apartment on NC Highway 210 in the Smithfield city limits. Police said…
Johnston County Man On $100,000 Win: “My Hunger Pains Turned Into Fortune”
When Anthony Dudley of Smithfield started feeling hungry on Monday, he grabbed a quick bite to eat and left with a $100,000 lottery prize for dessert. “I just stopped to…
Radio Station Break-In Reported
SMITHFIELD – Police are investigating a break-in at WMPM Radio Station, located at 1270 Buffalo Road. The incident happened around 8:30pm Sunday, Feb. 16. Police believe there were two possible…
US 301 Bridge Over The Neuse River Will Be Replaced
SMITHFIELD – Work to remove and replace the US 301 bridge spanning the Neuse River south of Smithfield will begin this spring, after the state highway department awarded a $9.4…
Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation Welcomes New Executive Assistant
SMITHFIELD – The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) has named Teasha Barth as the newest member of their team. Teasha has joined DSDC as a part-time Executive Assistant, bringing with…
Public Library Of Johnston County & Smithfield Now Offers “Wonderbooks” For Adult Readers
SMITHFIELD — The Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield is excited to announce the addition of “Wonderbooks” to its collection for adult readers. Wonderbooks combine traditional print books with…
Mechanical Failure Blamed For Sewage Spill
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Utilities reported a large untreated wastewater spill near Smithfield. The Johnston County wastewater collection system had a discharge of untreated wastewater from approximately 7:00 a.m.…
NC 210 Bridge Replacement Project Ahead Of Schedule
SMITHFIELD – The NC Department of Transportation says the project to replace a bridge on NC Highway 210 near Smithfield is ahead of schedule. The two lane bridge over Middle…
Red Cross Trailer Stolen
SMITHFIELD – Thieves have stolen an enclosed trailer owned by the American Red Cross. The white cargo trailer with red “Red Cross” lettering on the sides was taken from a…
4 Police Officers Take Oath In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – Mayor Andy Moore administered the Oath of Office to four new Smithfield police officers, Tuesday Feb. 4. Mayor Moore and the town council welcomed Officers Michael Blackman, Ian…
