Smithfield
Johnston County Social Services Employee Arrested On 50 Charges
SMITHFIELD – An employee at the Johnston County Department of Social Services has been arrested. Shermeca McCrary, age 44, of S. Taylor Street, Goldsboro is facing 50 felony charges. On…
Checker’s Restaurant Razed For New Business
SMITHFIELD – The former Checker’s Restaurant, at 1691 E. Market Street, was razed on Wednesday. Heavy machinery demolished the building in a matter of minutes. The site will be the…
Johnson Receives Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate
SMITHFIELD – Police Detective David Johnson has received his Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate. Police Chief Pete Hedrick recognized Detective Johnson during the January 23 meeting of the Smithfield Town Council.…
Ava Gardner Museum Hires New Manager
SMITHFIELD – The Ava Gardner Museum board of directors has hired Angelica Henry as the new Museum Manager. Long-time Executive Director, Lynell Seabold, has retired to Edenton, NC, however, she…
Officer Julie Carroll Receives Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Police Officer Julie Carroll was recognized by Police Chief Pete Hedrick during the Jan. 23 meeting of the Smithfield Town Council. Officer Carroll recently received her Intermediate…
Driver Injured In Corvette Crash
SMITHFIELD – Police are investigating a single car accident in the Smithfield city limits. The crash was reported at 9:16pm tonight (Tuesday) on W. Market Street near NC Highway 210.…
Capshaw Receives Oath As Smithfield Police Officer
SMITHFIELD – Officer Conner Capshaw is the newest member of the Smithfield Police Department. Officer Capshaw received his official Oath of Office from Mayor Andy Moore during the January 23…
Concerned About Small Lot Sizes, Town Council Tables Vote On 222 Lot Subdivision
SMITHFIELD – Following a three hour public hearing, the Smithfield Town Council postponed voting on a request to rezone 138 acres of land for a proposed 222 lot subdivision. Developers…
Retired Smithfield Fire Captain Honored
SMITHFIELD – Mayor Andy Moore and members of the Smithfield Town Council honored retired firefighter Steven Anthony “Tony” McLeod during their January monthly meeting. McLeod retired December 31, 2023 from…
8th Grader Wins “I Voted Early” Election Sticker Contest
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Elections has announced the winner of the “I Voted Early” sticker contest. The student with the most votes was Carson McCauley, an eighth…
Smithfield Murder Suspect In Custody
SMITHFIELD – The suspect in a fatal shooting in Smithfield is behind bars. Monday night, Markyse Naijae McCain, age 20, of Selma turned himself in to the Smithfield Police Department.…
$32,000 Awarded For Brookwood Drive Drainage Repairs
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield town council has approved a $32,000 expenditure to make repairs on Brookwood Drive at Afton Lane, in the Eden Woods community. A drainage problem at the…
