Council Approves Franklin Townes Subdivision Plan
SMITHFIELD - In a unanimous vote, the Smithfield Town Council has signed off on the preliminary subdivision plan for Franklin Townes. The 134-lot development...
Triangle East Chamber Hires New President/CEO
SMITHFIELD – The Triangle East Chamber has announced the hiring of Maureen McGuinness as the Chamber’s new President and CEO. The Chamber’s Board of...
Surge Protector Sparks Smithfield House Fire
SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Fire Marshal's Office says a surge protector sparked a fire Friday morning that damaged a West Smithfield home. Around...
Two New Assistant Principals Named
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
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
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
SMITHFIELD - Newly hired Smithfield police officer Lashawn Scarboro received his official Oath of Office February 1st by Mayor Andy Moore.
Officer Scarboro was joined...
Junior Women’s League Presents $10,059 Donation To House Of Hope
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
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
WILSON'S MILLS - Heavy black smoke filled the area Saturday afternoon following a backyard fire that destroyed two outbuildings and an unknown number of...
