Early Morning Accident Causes Traffic Delays
SMITHFIELD - An early morning chain-reaction accident involving five cars and a tractor trailer slowed traffic on US 70 Business near Yelverton Road, just...
Two Men Rescued From Neuse River
Emergency responders spent the night huddled around computers and radios as they managed a rescue operation to locate two missing men on the Neuse...
Town Council Adopts Smithfield Budget For 2024-25
Following a hearing Tuesday evening that drew no comments from the public, the Smithfield Town Council adopted the new year's budget put together as...
Police Link Suspect To Business And Auto Vandalism Incidents
SMITHFIELD - Smithfield Police have arrested a suspect they say is responsible for several vandalism cases in the past week.
Donald Edward Vinson of W....
Smithfield Bridge Will Close For 13 Months
SMITHFIELD – A bridge on N.C. 210 west of Smithfield is scheduled to close Monday, June 10 for reconstruction.
Built during the Great Depression, the bridge...
Police Investigating East Smithfield Robbery
SMITHFIELD - Detectives are investigating a robbery at an East Smithfield home. The victim told police two known suspects went to his home on...
First Public Meeting Scheduled For Johnston County Comprehensive Transportation Plan
SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Planning Department invites residents and stakeholders to the first public meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The meeting will...
Driver Arrested After Crashing Car In Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – No injuries were reported in a single vehicle traffic accident just before 11:00pm Saturday.
The accident happened at the intersection of Market and...
Gun Displayed During Hit And Run Crash, Suspects Caught Hiding Behind Business, Police Say
SMITHFIELD – A hit and run crash took an unusual twist after a gun was reportedly displayed at the accident scene.
Smithfield Police said the...
Bicyclist Injured In Collision With Car
SMITHFIELD – A bicyclist was injured after being struck by a car. The collision was reported at 2:37am Thursday on US Highway 70 Business,...
