Smithfield
School Board And County Commissioners Collaborate To Enhance Educational Opportunities For Future Generations
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education and the Johnston County Board of Commissioners have announced a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for students across Johnston County.…
School Board Heads Toward New Attendance Districts
At its monthly meeting Tuesday evening, Johnston’s Board of Education got a schedule for moving toward adoption of revised school-attendance districts by the end of this calendar year. That would…
Accident Injures Two People
SMITHFIELD – A two vehicle accident injured both drivers. The collision was reported around 11:00am today (Thursday) on S. Brightleaf Boulevard in front of Family Dollar. Both drivers sustained minor…
Congressman Nickel Secures $2.8 Million In Federal Funding For Johnston And Harnett Counties
On Monday, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) joined with elected officials and local leaders to announce over $2.8 million in federal funding that he secured for Johnston County and Harnett County…
Smithfield Selma High Student Gabrielle Chestnut Receives $30,000 JoCo TEACH Scholarship
SMITHFIELD – Gabrielle Chestnut, a senior at Smithfield-Selma High was awarded the Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) JoCo TEACH Scholarship. Chestnut received $30,000 to attend her college of choice through…
Early Morning Accident Causes Traffic Delays
SMITHFIELD – An early morning chain-reaction accident involving five cars and a tractor trailer slowed traffic on US 70 Business near Yelverton Road, just east of Smithfield. A pickup truck…
Two Men Rescued From Neuse River
Emergency responders spent the night huddled around computers and radios as they managed a rescue operation to locate two missing men on the Neuse River. A command post was set…
Town Council Adopts Smithfield Budget For 2024-25
Following a hearing Tuesday evening that drew no comments from the public, the Smithfield Town Council adopted the new year’s budget put together as a result of several work sessions…
Driver Arrested After Crashing Car In Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – No injuries were reported in a single vehicle traffic accident just before 11:00pm Saturday. The accident happened at the intersection of Market and Fourth Street in Smithfield. Authorities…
Neuse Charter Senior Receives SECU Scholarship
SMITHFIELD – Whitley Kate Moore, a senior at Neuse Charter School, has been chosen to receive the SECU Foundation’s “People Helping People” college scholarship. This award is for $1,250 per…
Medical Issue May Have Contributed To Head On Accident
SMITHFIELD – A medical issue may have played a factor in a head on collision between a JCATS bus and SUV. The accident happened Friday, May 10 around 10:18am on…
Food Lion Recognizes Long-Term Associates For Their Dedicated Service
Five local associates celebrate over 30 years with the omnichannel grocery retailer SALISBURY, NC – Food Lion is proud to announce more than 350 associates are celebrating more than 30 years…
