Smithfield
Police Seek Suspect In Assault That Sent Two To Hospital
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – An early morning assault in Smithfield left two people hospitalized and prompted police to seek charges against a suspect who fled the scene. The incident happened around…
Community Rallies Around Smithfield Councilman Facing Double Transplant
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Friends, co-workers and community members are coming together to support Smithfield Town Council member Roger Wood as he prepares for a life-saving double transplant. Wood is expected…
Smithfield’s Todd Johnson Named N.C. Main Street Champion
NEW BERN, N.C. — Smithfield resident Todd Johnson has been recognized as one of North Carolina’s 2025 Main Street Champions, an honor awarded to individuals and organizations that have made…
Smithfield Mayor Casts Deciding Vote On Baseball Stadium As Questions Linger
Debate over costs, transparency continues SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A divided Smithfield Town Council voted to move forward with a proposed $6 million baseball stadium after Mayor Andy Moore cast the…
Young, Clemmons Join Neuse River Writers Leadership Team
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The nonprofit writers’ organization Neuse River Writers has added two new members to its board of directors during the first quarter of 2026. Tom Young of Clayton…
Woman Reports Being Flashed Outside Smithfield Business
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Police are investigating after a 69-year-old woman reported being flashed by a man in a business parking lot Friday afternoon. Smithfield Police responded to a 911 call…
$5 Stolen In Two Smithfield Vehicle Break-Ins
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Smithfield Police are investigating two car break-ins reported Friday morning. The incidents occurred around 6:25 a.m. March 13 in the 200 block of NC Highway 210. A…
Car Stolen From Smithfield Convenience Store Parking Lot
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Clayton man’s car was stolen from a Smithfield convenience store parking lot Saturday morning, police said. The 34-year-old victim left his Toyota running while stopping at…
Smithfield Man Charged In Lumber Theft From Construction Site
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield man has been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of building materials from a home under construction. Christopher Lawrence Leviner, 42, of the 5600…
Area Police Team Up For Wilson’s Mills Checkpoint
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — Johnston County law enforcement officers conducted a multi-agency traffic checkpoint Friday night in the Town of Wilson’s Mills aimed at reducing crashes caused by motor vehicle…
Drivers Urged To Use Caution As Smithfield Streets Undergo Resurfacing
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Town of Smithfield will launch a multi-week street resurfacing project the week of March 16, with work taking place across several neighborhoods in phases over the…
Councilman Calls For Pause On $6 Million Smithfield Stadium Work
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Questions about transparency and the potential cost of relocating park amenities are resurfacing as Smithfield moves forward with plans to build a $6 million baseball stadium at…
