Smithfield
SUV Collides With Power Pole And Home
SMITHFIELD – A section of Downtown Smithfield is without power this afternoon (Tuesday) due to a motor vehicle accident. The collision happened around 12 Noon on North Second Street. A…
Johnston County Commissioners Adopt Summer Learning Week
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Commissioners have proclaimed July 15-19, 2024 as Summer Learning Week. The week emphasizes the importance of keeping kids learning throughout the summer to ensure they…
Johnston County Community Foundation Awards Nearly $52,000 In Grants
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $51,970 in grants to organizations supporting the local community. The board of advisors granted: “These…
Smithfield Woman Dies In Wayne County Traffic Accident
GOLDSBORO – A Smithfield woman died in a single vehicle traffic accident Monday afternoon. Goldsboro Police said the accident happened at 5:45pm on E. Ash Street at N. Center Street.…
Car Slams Into Local Bar
SMITHFIELD – A car struck the Plan B Bar, at 519 W. Market Street in Smithfield, Monday morning. The single vehicle accident happened around 11:00am. Smithfield Police said the vehicle…
Two Pounds Of Marijuana Mailed To Wrong Address
SMITHFIELD – Two pounds of marijuana showed up at the front door of a Smithfield home. On June 29, Smithfield Police responded to an address on Sussex Drive for a…
Woman Charged In Smithfield Crash That Killed Husband
SMITHFIELD – A Smithfield woman was arrested following an early morning car crash that claimed the life of her husband. The State Highway Patrol said it happened at 1:20am today…
Johnston County’s First Public Defender Sworn In
SMITHFIELD – On Monday, A. Traynham Dorn was sworn in as the first Public Defender in Johnston County. She was appointed to the position earlier this year by Senior Resident…
“Christmas In July” Event July 15 At Salvation Army
SMITHFIELD – The Salvation Army will host “Christmas in July” to collect toys for their Angel Tree Program. The event will give the Salvation Army a head start on collections…
Smithfield Police Department Sets New Standard With Highest Starting Salaries In Johnston And Wake Counties
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Police Department has announced a significant milestone in law enforcement recruitment and retention efforts by offering the highest starting salary among all police agencies in Wake…
Principals Complete The Distinguished Leadership In Practice Program
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools principals Lyndsey Dunn (McGee’s Crossroads Elementary), Dr. Ryan Ewell (Cleveland Elementary), and LaShunda Faison (Smithfield Middle) recently completed the Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program…
Stolen Car Crashes During High Speed Chase
BENSON – A car stolen from a Smithfield dealership was involved in a high speed chase and crash in Johnston County. It started at 11:54pm Saturday on Interstate 40 near…
