Smithfield
Preliminary Plans Approved For 170 Lot Subdivision
SMITHFIELD – In a 4-to-2 vote, the Smithfield Town Council approved plans for a 170 lot subdivision for single family homes. Becker Morgan Group Inc. won approval for preliminary subdivision…
Woman Shot Man Through Door Of Home, JCSO Says
BENSON – A Johnston County woman has been arrested after she reportedly shot a man through the entry door to a home. Authorities said the incident appears to be domestic…
$115,000 In Grants Made To Smithfield Selma High School
Fund has provided over $500,000 to Johnston County schools since 2018 JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Nan Ogburn Cullman Education Endowment for Johnston County, a fund of the North Carolina Community…
Area Resident Swindled Out Of $150,000
SMITHFIELD – A local resident trying to find love recently lost a large sum of money. The 59 year-old victim told police she met a man through a Christian-based online…
Police: Juvenile Intentionally Crashes Stolen Car Into Business
SMITHFIELD – A local business sustained extensive damage after a juvenile crashed a stolen SUV into the building to reportedly break-in. Around 1:18am Friday, January 31, Smithfield Police were dispatched…
Children Left In Car Unattended, Police Chief Says
SMITHFIELD – Police cited a Smithfield mother with two counts of child neglect. Around 5:54pm Friday, January 31, Smithfield Police were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot, at 1299 N.…
Pedestrian Struck In Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a pickup truck on Market Street in Downtown Smithfield. It happened at 1:14pm Tuesday at the corner of Market and…
Police Investigating Infant’s Death
SMITHFIELD – Detectives are investigating the death of an infant. Around 6:55am Friday, Jan. 31, Smithfield Police and Johnston County EMS were dispatched to an apartment on Fieldale Drive where…
627 Unit Residential Development Approved
SMITHFIELD – A major subdivision received unanimous support from members of the Smithfield Town Council. Smithfield Growth LLC of Sanford, NC plans to construct 627 residential units on 86 acres…
Johnston County Heritage Center Receives Grant From North Carolina Humanities
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Heritage Center has received a grant from North Carolina Humanities. This $20,000 grant is helping Heritage Center staff and teachers to provide more local history…
NCDOT Proposes Changes To US 301, US 70
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The N.C. Department of Transportation is asking for public input on plans to improve access and safety on two major corridors between Smithfield and Selma. The department is…
Book Launch Jan. 31 For Merilee’s Journey: One Extraordinarily Resilient Girl
BENSON – Meet author Barbara Crowley at the launch party for her latest book, Merilee’s Journey on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 5:00 pm at Sisters II Ice Cream, 108…
