Smithfield
JCC Receives Over $645,000 Grant From National Science Foundation For Innovative Cyber Technician Training
JCC was awarded the NSF funds to develop state-of-the-art cyber range training environment SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College (JCC) has been awarded $645,836 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to…
Retiring Attorney Andy Holland Honored
SMITHFIELD – After more than five decades of service, Walter A. “Andy” Holland Jr. is retiring. Mr. Holland was appointed as Staff Attorney for the Johnston County Department of Social…
Crews Respond To Fire In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – Multiple fire units responded to a fire around 7:45pm this evening (Thursday). The blaze was reported on Franklin Drive, off S. Brightleaf Boulevard. Reports indicate a small building…
Amazon Opens Smithfield Facility, Bringing 1,000 New Jobs
Amazon Announces Johnston Community College as Career Choice Partner SMITHFIELD – On Tuesday, Amazon celebrated the official opening of its new, state-of-the-art inbound cross dock with state and local elected…
SSS High Hosts Annual Special Olympics Spring Games
SMITHFIELD – On Thursday and Friday, April 18-19, 2024, the Johnston County Special Olympics Spring Games were held at Smithfield-Selma High. The Spring Games is an annual event offering track…
Two Vehicles Involved In Buffalo Road Crash
SMITHFIELD – Two people sustained minor injuries in a two vehicle accident. The t-bone collision happened around 6:30pm Sunday on Buffalo Road at Eason Drive, just south of US 70.…
Johnston Community College Requests $85 Million Bond Referendum From County Commissioners
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College President Dr. Vern L. Lindquist formally requested that County Commissioners approve a bond referendum in the amount of $85,000,000 for the purpose of constructing a…
Man Trying To Sell Lawnmower Falls Victim To Scam
SMITHFIELD – A Smithfield area resident recently fell victim to the check overpayment scam. The scam has been around for years and authorities want to make sure you are aware…
Congressman Nickel Secures Millions In Federal Funding For Local Towns
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) voted for a bipartisan government funding package that includes over $14 million in Community Project Funding that he championed for North Carolina’s 13th District.…
Convicted Murderer Arrested During Drug Bust
FOUR OAKS – A convicted murderer is back behind bars following his apprehension by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO). Dwayne Earl Sanders, age 48, of Johnston Street, Smithfield was…
Johnston County Early College Academy Senior Jara Ashley Is Poised For Success
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Early College Academy (JCECA) senior Ashley Jara was chosen to take part in the North Carolina’s Governor’s Page Program. Jara and around 10 other high school…
JCPS Breaks Ground On Swift Creek Elementary
SMITHFIELD – On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) broke ground on the school district’s newest project, Swift Creek Elementary, located at 4188 Cleveland Road, Smithfield. The…
