Smithfield
UNC Health Johnston Wins Appeal For Clayton Beds
SMITHFIELD – UNC Health Johnston announced Thursday it has won approval from the state to add 12 beds at its hospital in Clayton. In August, the North Carolina Department of…
Police: Motorist Struck Parked Car, Trash Cans, And Tree
SMITHFIELD – Police are investigating an early morning traffic accident that caused extensive property damage. Around 12:27am today (Friday), police responded to a single vehicle accident in the 400 block…
Flooding Reported On Area Roadways
SMITHFIELD – Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms could create additional flooding on Friday as we feel the impacts from Hurricane Helene. Even before the rain associated with Hurricane Helene arrives,…
Dozens Of Car Break-Ins Under Investigation
Law enforcement officers in three jurisdictions are investigating dozens of car break-ins committed a short time apart. The hardest hit was Dunn. Approximately 50 vehicles were broken into Saturday night…
Chase Ends With Deputy Crashing
SMITHFIELD – Three people were injured after a brief chase ended with a collision in Smithfield. Around 8:30pm Monday, a Johnston County deputy sheriff attempted a traffic stop on US…
10 Police Officers Take Oath
SMITHFIELD – In what may be a record, ten new police officers were sworn in simultaneously during a ceremony at the September 17 meeting of the Smithfield Town Council. Mayor…
23rd Annual Charity FunDrive To Celebrate 75th Anniversary Of NC Truck Driver Training School
SMITHFIELD – The Mid-Atlantic Professional Truck Drivers Association (MAPTDA) will host its 23rd Annual Charity FunDrive, at Johnston Community College, while celebrating the 75th anniversary of the nation’s oldest Truck Driver…
Johnston County To Hold Second Comprehensive Transportation Plan Public Meeting
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County will host the second phase of public input for the Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) on Thursday, September 19 from 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. at the Great Hall at…
Slim Chickens Gears Up For September 16th Opening In Smithfield
Better Chicken Concept Grows Throughout North Carolina With Smithfield Opening SMITHFIELD — Slim Chickens, a leader in the “better chicken” segment of fast-casual restaurants, will continue expansion of its 100…
3 Charged After Search Warrant Is Executed At Smithfield Business
SMITHFIELD – On Friday, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Division along with the Smithfield Police Department executed a search warrant at Mr. Smoke & Vape, located at 1547…
Unfounded Threat Prompts School Lockdown
SMITHFIELD – Three Smithfield schools entered lockdown procedures for just over an hour Thursday afternoon. The lockdown was lifted after police determined a report a weapon was on campus was…
Aetna, State Health Plan “Road Tour” Stops In Johnston County
Latest in 70+ events to formally introduce partnership to State Health Plan members all over North Carolina SMITHFIELD – On Tuesday, State Health Plan and Aetna leaders visited with state…
