Smithfield
Smithfield Police Now Equipped With Body Cameras
SMITHFIELD – Police Chief Pete Hedrick says all officers on the force are now equipped with body cameras. Chief Hedrick made the announcement during the Jan. 7 meeting of the…
Fire Damages Smithfield Home
SMITHFIELD – Two people escaped from their burning home without any injuries Wednesday morning. Smithfield, Four Oaks, Selma, and Wilson’s Mills Fire Departments responded to the fire around 10:15am at…
Town Council Approves DSDC Appointment
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council has approved the appointment of Cyenzer Taylor to serve on the Downtown Smithfield Development Corportation (DSDC). Under DSDC bylaws, any appointment to the DSDC…
4 Hurt After Serious Crash
SMITHFIELD – Four people were transported to Wake Medical Center after a passenger car and small van collided. The accident occurred just after 11:00am today (Tuesday) on N. Brightleaf Boulevard…
Bid Awarded For Storm Drain Replacement
SMITHFIELD – A Smithfield intersection known for frequent flooding during heavy rains will be getting some much needed improvements. In a unanimous vote, the Smithfield Town Council awarded a bid…
Sheriff Presents $50,000 Check From Johnston County To Samaritan’s Purse For Ongoing Hurricane Relief Efforts
BOONE, NC – On Thursday, Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell and Chief Deputy Bengie Gaddis hand-delivered a $50,000 check from Johnston County to Franklin Graham at Samaritan’s Purse in Boone,…
Van Collides With Tree
SMITHFIELD – One person was transported to the hospital after a van collided with a tree. The single vehicle accident was reported around 2:00pm today (Friday) on US 301 South…
No Charges Against Store Clerk In Fatal Shooting
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has announced a convenience store clerk will not face any criminal charges for the fatal shooting of a man inside the business.…
Sticker Shock: Commissioners Hear Concerns About 2025 Property Revaluation
Rural areas see highest average increases JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Commissioners heard from a number of resident on Monday who were concerned about the recent property revaluation. Revaluation letters…
Trial Underway For School Board Member Ronald Johnson
SMITHFIELD – The trial for Johnston County school board member Ronald Johnson got underway Monday morning in a Smithfield courtroom. Several motions were heard today. Jury selection is expected to…
High-Tech Manikins Help Health Care Professionals Practice, Learn New Skills
SMITHFIELD – A family of high-fidelity manikins, who blink, cry and even give birth, is helping nurses and other health care professionals practice and learn new skills. These sophisticated models…
Car Collides With Restaurant
SMITHFIELD – One person sustained minor injuries after a car struck the side of a local restaurant. The mishap was reported Thursday at Slim Chickens, located at 1311 N. Brightleaf…
