Smithfield
Smithfield Police K9 Wins “Top Dog” Award
The Smithfield Police Department has announces one of our Canine teams won “Top Dog” at the recent RKC K9 Readiness and K9 competition in Dover, NC. Canine “Titus” and Canine…
One Injured In Two Car Collision
SMITHFIELD – One driver was transported to an area hospital following a Monday afternoon traffic accident on M. Durwood Stephenson Parkway in front of Smithfield Selma High School. A SSS…
Town Council Approves Employee Pay Study
SMITHFIELD – Approximately 70 Smithfield town employees will receive higher salaries next year. Tuesday night, the town council unanimously approved an Employee Pay Study recommendation to increase their salaries effective…
Council Adopts New Street Light, Restaurant Parking, Lot Size Rules
SMITHFIELD – In a unanimous vote, the Smithfield Town Council approved several changes to their Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), at the Nov. 12 meeting. The request was made by the…
Smithfield’s New Town Clerk Sworn Into Office
SMITHFIELD – Elaine Andrews received her official oath as Town Clerk during the November 12 meeting of the Smithfield Town Council. Mayor Andy Moore administered the oath. Andrews has been…
Council Members Want Transparency And Answers In Police Investigation
December 6, 2024This story has been updated. Click here for the updated story. November 13, 2024SMITHFIELD – Tuesday night, two members of the Smithfield Town Council discussed the recent arrest…
N.C. State Fair’s Junior Livestock Sale Of Champions Draws $213,000 For Youth
Money goes to scholarships and winners RALEIGH – The N.C. State Fair Junior Livestock Sale of Champions raised $213,000 in bids for the top steers, barrows, lambs, goats and turkeys…
Police Conduct Saturation Patrols
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Thirty-two law enforcement officers participated in saturation patrols in Selma and Smithfield on Saturday night, November 2 in an effort to curb illegal activity, with an emphasis…
Sewage Spill Reported In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – The Town of Smithfield says approximately 1,500 gallons of untreated wastewater spilled Monday on North Equity Drive. The spill was caused by a sewer backup. The untreated wastewater…
Deputies Identify Man Shot And Killed Inside Convenience Store
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of a man shot and killed inside the Shop N Go, located at 13569 NC 39, Zebulon. Weylon…
Johnston, Neuse Correctional Institutions Recommended For ACA Accreditation
RALEIGH — American Correctional Association auditors have recommended accreditation be awarded to Johnston Correctional Institution in Smithfield and to Neuse Correctional Institution in Goldsboro. Neuse and Johnston are the 35th…
19th Annual Veterans Day Celebration
SMITHFIELD – For the past 18 years, Johnston County Public Schools has honored local veterans with a special Veterans Day celebration. The 2024 celebration will be held on Monday, November…
