Smithfield
Person Shot At Smithfield Home
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Police are investigating a shooting. The incident was reported around 12 noon Thursday (today) at 111 Whitley Drive, in West Smithfield. Police Chief Pete Hedrick said a…
Aquatics Center Pool Deck Resurfacing Bid Awarded
SMITHFIELD – A bid has been awarded to resurface the pool decks in the aquatics area at the Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center (SRAC). The surface of the pools decks…
Road Rage: Driver Points Gun At Young Mother In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – Police are investigating a road rage incident reported Monday afternoon in the Smithfield city limits. It happened about 4:45pm on N. Brightleaf Boulevard near Canterbury Road. Police said…
Smithfield FD Orders New Fire Truck
The town council approved the purchase of a new fire engine from Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks at a cost of $889,788. Due to a backlog of orders, it will take…
Johnston County Government Eyes More Property On US 70 East
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Commissioners continue to look east, eyeing more property on US 70 near Yelverton Grove Road. On Monday, commissioners voted 6-to-1 to secure an option on 86.22…
38th Annual Ham & Yam Festival Set For May 4
SMITHFIELD – The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) has announced the dates and preliminary details for the 38th Annual Ham & Yam Festival on Saturday, May 4th, from 10:00am until…
Neuse Charter School Seeking $8 Million From Johnston County Commissioners
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Commissioners have been asked to help fund construction of a new elementary classroom building at Neuse Charter School. Neuse Charter opened in 2007 to 175 students…
Town Official: Outlet Center Drive Is Becoming A “Safety Hazard”
SMITHFIELD – Thousands of drivers travel to retail stores, hotels, and restaurants along Outlet Center Drive in Smithfield each day. Complaints about the roadway have been numerous. They include concerns…
Smithfield Salary Study Approved
SMITHFIELD – At the request of Town Manager Mike Scott, the Smithfield town council has approved a new salary study. The board authorized the expenditure of $27,500. Mr. Scott said…
Digital Sign In Front Of Smithfield Town Hall Will Be Replaced
SMITHFIELD – Six years after purchasing a new digital sign in front of the Smithfield Town Hall, officials have voted to replace the sign. The original double-sided sign stopped working…
Plans Announced For Former Heilig-Meyers Building
SMITHFIELD – The former Heilig-Meyers building on W. Market Street in West Smithfield has been sold. MK Realty – Smithfield LLC purchased the 23,000 square foot building in December 2023…
Intersection Will Become All-Way Stop
SMITHFIELD – At the request of the Smithfield Police Department, an East Smithfield t-intersection will become an all-way stop. Police Chief Pete Hedrick received approval to make the intersection of…
