Smithfield
Smithfield Council Approves Rezoning For Proposed Storage Facility
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A proposed commercial storage facility along Buffalo Road moved one step closer to reality after the Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved a conditional rezoning request for the…
Report: Homeowner Finds Stranger Sitting Inside His Car At 2 A.M.
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield resident got an unexpected surprise when he stepped outside his Birch Street home in the early morning hours and reportedly found a stranger sitting inside…
Smithfield Police Investigating Indecent Exposure Cases
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Smithfield Police believe the same man is responsible for two indecent exposure incidents that occurred on consecutive mornings outside a local Starbucks. The incidents were reported before…
Drug Trafficking Suspect Rearrested While Out On Bond
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Clayton man who was free on a $90,000 bond while awaiting trial on multiple felony drug charges is back behind bars after Smithfield Police allegedly caught…
Smithfield Man Faces Robbery, Assault Charges After Attack On Homeless Man
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield resident is accused of robbing a homeless man, threatening to shoot him, and then attempting to run him over with an SUV during an altercation.…
Smithfield Mayor Casts Deciding Vote Against Peedin Road Rezoning
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Clayton couple’s effort to build a home for their family on a vacant lot off North Brightleaf Boulevard in Smithfield was denied after the Town Council…
Write-In Candidate Will Byrd Says Johnston County Residents ‘Need To Be Heard’
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Lifelong Johnston County resident Will Byrd has announced a write-in campaign for the Johnston County Board of Commissioners District 5 seat, challenging incumbent Commission Chairman Patrick…
Smithfield Ticket Produces $200,000 Powerball Winner
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A Four Oaks man is celebrating a big lottery win after turning a $3 Powerball ticket into a $200,000 prize. Ronald Baggett purchased the lucky Quick Pick…
Johnston County Firefighter Charged With Indecent Liberties, Sexual Exploitation Of Minor
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Johnston County firefighter has been fired after being arrested on felony charges alleging he took indecent liberties with a child and possessed sexually exploitative material involving…
Smithfield Renews Downtown Development Contract Amid Push to Rebuild Business Trust
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Just weeks after downtown business owners expressed frustration over communication, foot traffic and business recruitment, the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation returned to the Smithfield Town Council with…
Two Smithfield Food Lion Associates Honored For 40 Years Of Service
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Two longtime Food Lion associates have been recognized for reaching an impressive career milestone with the grocery retailer. Ronnie Holloman, a produce sales associate, and John Creech,…
Mayor’s Vote Clears Major Hurdle For Smithfield Baseball Stadium
Mayor Andy Moore Breaks Tie Vote To Approve Rezoning For Future Smithfield Baseball Stadium SMITHFIELD, N.C. — After months of public debate over the future home of the Smithfield Tobs…
