Thursday, March 28, 2024


Two New Assistant Principals Named

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The Johnston County School Board approved a request by Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy to hire two new assistant principals. Damian Powell received a two-year contract...

Teen Facing Multiple Charges Following High Speed Chase, Crash

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JOHNSTON COUNTY - A teenage driver is facing multiple traffic charges following a high speed chase and violent collision. Around 11:30pm Friday, a Johnston County...

Argument Over Shopping Cart Leads To Fight, Police Say

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SMITHFIELD - An argument over a shopping cart reportedly led to a fight inside the Smithfield Walmart. Smithfield Police said they responded to Walmart...

Officer Lashawn Scarboro Receives Oath

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SMITHFIELD - Newly hired Smithfield police officer Lashawn Scarboro received his official Oath of Office February 1st by Mayor Andy Moore. Officer Scarboro was joined...

Two Smithfield Middle School Students Awarded Victor E. Bell, Jr. Scholarships From College Foundation,...

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Local students awarded scholarships worth up to $20,000 each for future education SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Middle School AVID student, Diego Moran Acevedo and Natalie Silva...

Junior Women’s League Presents $10,059 Donation To House Of Hope

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SMITHFIELD -  On February 17th, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield presented a check to House of Hope North Carolina for $10,059.06.  Funds were...

Shots Fired Into Two Smithfield Homes

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SMITHFIELD - Five people escaped injury after multiple shots were fired into two adjacent homes. The shooting was reported at 10:20pm Wednesday, February 16th...

Fire Destroys Outbuildings, Vehicles

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WILSON'S MILLS - Heavy black smoke filled the area Saturday afternoon following a backyard fire that destroyed two outbuildings and an unknown number of...

Smithfield Woman Celebrating 100th Birthday

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Drive-by parade planned Saturday, Feb. 19th SMITHFIELD - A Smithfield woman is celebrating her 100th birthday today (Friday). Dottie Taylor Sanders was born on...

$5.4 Million In State Funds Will Pay For 7 Smithfield Projects

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SMITHFIELD - The Town of Smithfield has been awarded $5,475,800 from the State of North Carolina to assist with seven projects.The Town will use...