Smithfield
Police Chief: District Attorney To Review Arrest After Video Surfaces On Social Media
December 6, 2024This story has been updated. Click here for the updated story. October 18, 2024SMITHFIELD – Police Chief Pete Hedrick announced late-Friday he has requested the Johnston County District…
Salvation Army Seeking Red Kettle Sponsors
The Salvation Army is seeking Red Kettle sponsors. Individuals or businesses can Adopt A Kettle to help the Salvation Army support families in Johnston and Harnett Counties during the 2024…
Update: Semi Truck Driver Charged In Fatal Hit And Run Crash
SMITHFIELD – A tractor trailer driver was captured in Florence, South Carolina this morning (Monday) and charged with a deadly hit and run accident that occurred hours earlier in Smithfield.…
‘Load The Loader’ Food Drive To Support Smithfield Rescue Mission
TA Loving Company is sponsoring a Food Drive for the Smithfield Rescue Mission. The event will take place at Food Lion, at 901 S. Brightleaf Boulevard in Smithfield, on Thursday,…
Smithfield Names Elaine Andrews Town Clerk
SMITHFIELD – Elaine Andrews has been selected to serve as the new town clerk for the Town of Smithfield. She will begin her new position Monday, October 14th. Andrews has…
Downtown Gas Leak Contained
SMITHFIELD – A gas leak prompted a brief evacuation of several homes in Downtown Smithfield. Around 10:45am Wednesday, contractors installing a fiber optic line on North Fourth Street accidentally severed…
Ava Gardner Festival: Schedule Set With Fan Favorites
SMITHFIELD – Following two years of planning and executing the Ava Centennial Celebration, the Ava Gardner Museum board will again host the Ava Gardner Festival. This year’s event will include…
Donation Drive Continues For WNC Neighbors In Need
SMITHFIELD – The parking lot at the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office was bustling with activity Tuesday morning as citizens steadily dropped off donations to support hurricane victims in Western North…
Jennifer Whitley To Lead 3HC Home Health And Hospice
GOLDSBORO – 3HC Home Health and Hospice Care Inc., a leading NC provider of home health and hospice, has named a new President and CEO. Jennifer J. Whitley, MSN, RN,…
Town Board Unanimously Rejects Rezoning Request
SMITHFIELD – Following the recommendation of Planning Staff, the Smithfield Town Council rejected a request to rezone a residential property for commercial use. Syed Rivzi with New Vision Trust Custodian…
Smithfield Board Appointments – September 2024
The Smithfield Town Council approved the following board appointments during their September meeting:
Three Months After Being Rejected, 210 Lot Subdivision Approved
SMITHFIELD – Three months after rejecting plans for Buffalo Ridge, a 210 lot subdivision in the Smithfield city limits, the town council reversed course and approved the development. On September…
