Smithfield
Concession Stand Break-Ins Reported
SMITHFIELD – Officers are investigating break-ins reported at two concession stands. On May 7, a break-in was discovered at a concession stand at Smithfield Community Park on M. Durwood Stephenson…
Business Robbed At Gunpoint
SMITHFIELD – Detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a Smithfield business. Around 9:29pm Tuesday, an unknown person entered Mr Smoke & Vape, located at 1547 E Market Street, Suite…
Expired: Woman Went On Shopping Spree With Counterfeit Money, Police Say
SMITHFIELD – A North Carolina woman is facing a dozen criminal charges after police said she went on a shopping spree with counterfeit money. Smithfield Police said ten businesses were…
Shots Fired Into Apartment Injuring Man
SMITHFIELD – Police are investigating a shooting that injured a Smithfield man. It happened around 1:32am Sunday, May 12. Shelton Lee Covington was inside his apartment on Kay Drive when…
Head On Collision Injures 4
SMITHFIELD – A head on collision Friday morning injured four people. The accident happened in the southbound lanes of North Brightleaf Boulevard near Peedin Road. A JCATS bus traveling southbound…
Town Council Backtracks To OK 7-Lot Subdivision
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council last month turned down a developer’s plan for a small residential subdivision at the intersection of NC 210 and Galilee Road because it was…
Leo Daughtry Releases Novel “Talmadge Farm”
Historical fiction novel chronicles change and resilience among the tobacco fields of 1950s North Carolina SMITHFIELD – Leo Daughtry’s debut novel, “Talmadge Farm,” will be released June 4, 2024. The…
Bill Stovall Sworn In As Johnston County Commissioner
SMITHFIELD – Following this morning’s Johnston County Board of Commissioners meeting, Bill Stovall was sworn in during a special ceremony as the newest Johnston County Commissioner to represent district six.…
Johnston County School Bus Collides With Tree
SMITHFIELD – A school bus accident sent nine students to the hospital. Just past 8:00am Monday, a Johnston County school bus driver traveled off the pavement to the right on…
Artist Winner And Music Lineup For The 38th Annual Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival
SMITHFIELD – The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) announced the winner of the artwork contest for the 38th Annual Ham & Yam Festival scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, 10am-7pm in…
Johnston County Students Receive UMO Awards
MOUNT OLIVE – Two Johnston County students were recognized for their achievements at the University of Mount Olive’s Annual Awards Ceremony. Among those receiving awards were: Deborah Stephenson of Smithfield…
Emergency Response Times Expected To Increase During NC 210 Bridge Closure
SMITHFIELD – The closure of a busy bridge on NC Highway 210 near Smithfield for more than a year is expected to increase response times for emergency services in the…
