Smithfield
Two Hurt When Car Crashes Into UPS Truck
SMITHFIELD – Two people sustained serious injuries after their car slammed into the back of a UPS delivery truck. The accident happened at 6:13pm Monday on S. Brightleaf Boulevard near…
Carl Lamm Highway Dedication Ceremony Dec. 10
FOUR OAKS – The NC Department of Transportation will hold the Carl Lamm Highway Dedication Ceremony on Tuesday, December 10 at 1:00pm. The event will take place in the conference…
Smithfield Police Officer Justified In Use Of Force During Arrest, District Attorney Says
District Attorney recommends Smithfield PD pursue enhanced use-of-force training; prohibit officers from working without a properly functioning dash camera SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday afternoon…
Fire Marshal Urges Caution After Heat Lamp Being Used To Prevent Freezing Pipes Sparks House Fire
SMITHFIELD – A Smithfield home was damaged by flames. Tuesday night, Smithfield, Selma and Wilson’s Mills Fire personnel responded to a house fire at 27 Pinecrest Street, off N. Brightleaf…
Junior Women’s League Of Smithfield Touch-A-Truck Nets $13,000 For Johnston County Initiatives
SMITHFIELD – Excitement filled Historic Downtown Smithfield on Saturday, November 2, as the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield hosted its 9th annual Touch-A-Truck event. The family-friendly event raised over $13,000,…
Smithfield FD Ladder Truck Involved In Collision
SMITHFIELD – A Smithfield Fire Department ladder truck was involved in a traffic accident while responding to a call. The accident happened around 5:15pm today (Tuesday) on S. Brightleaf Boulevard…
168-Unit Apartment Complex Approved
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved a request by developers to build a 168-unit apartment complex named Stadler Station. Brown Investment Properties will construct seven buildings on a…
Melissa Hill Transforms Personal Challenges Into A Passion For Counseling
SMITHFIELD – With a passion for helping others and a drive to make a lasting impact in the mental health field, Melissa Hill of Smithfield, is set to graduate from…
JCC Bolsters Support For Students With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College (JCC) is proud to announce its involvement in the Access to Achievement initiative. This state-funded program, established in 2023, aims to enhance employment outcomes for…
Council Rejects 60-Unit Townhome Development On Country Club Road
SMITHFIELD – Following a three hour public hearing, the Smithfield Town Council voted unanimously to reject a special use permit request for a 60-unit townhome development on Country Club Road…
Toy Donations, Volunteers Sought For Bennett’s Toy Box Giveaway
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Donations from community members and businesses are being sought for a very special toy giveaway. Bennett’s Toy Box Christmas Toy Giveaway will be held December 14, 2024…
Town Moving Forward With $2.3 Million Multi-Use Path
NCDOT Grant Will Pay For 80 Percent Of Project SMITHFIELD – The Town of Smithfield has been awarded a $1,875,520 grant to pay for a new multi-use path. The path…
