Monday, May 6, 2024


Elder Abuse Awareness Walk Scheduled For Friday

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The Johnston County Department of Social Services will once again this year hold an Elder Abuse Awareness Walk.   The event will be held on Friday,...

31 People Charged In Cigarette Smuggling Operation

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Locations in Smithfield, Four Oaks used as 'Stash Houses' A total of 31 people and one business have been indicted by a federal grand...

Junior Women’s League Accepting Applications For Community Impact Grants

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The Junior Women's League of Smithfield (JWL) is currently accepting applications for Community Impact Grant recipients for the 2019-2020 league year. The Community Impact Grant...

Relatives Of Ava Gardner Ask Town To Reconsider New Road Name

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In a 4-to-3 vote on Oct. 1st, members of the Smithfield Town Council voted to rename the future Booker Dairy Road Extension as Ava...

1 Person Shot At Smithfield Walmart

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This story has been updated. Click here for the latest information. SMITHFIELD - Smithfield Police are investigating a shooting outside Walmart at 1299 North Brightleaf...

JWL Of Smithfield Collecting Peanut Butter For Children In Need

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The Junior Women's League of Smithfield (JWL) is holding its first Peanut Butter Buddies Drive to collect peanut butter for children enrolled in the...

Early Voting Underway For 2020 Primary Election

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One-stop early voting for the 2020 primary elections in Johnston County is underway.  Four early voting sites opened across Johnston County this morning (Thursday).  Turnout was...

Town of Smithfield to Hold a “Community Briefing Call” Friday, March 20th

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SMITHFIELD - Due to the recent events concerning the COVID-19 Pandemic, many citizens have questions and concerns that pertain to them locally.  On Tuesday,...

Free WiFi Service Coming To Downtown Smithfield

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The Town of Smithfield and Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) have obtained state funds to help pay for free downtown WiFi service to citizens...

Truck Strikes Brogden Road Bridge

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A tractor trailer carrying an overheight load struck the Brogden Road Bridge over Interstate 95 at Exit 93 Tuesday afternoon. The NC DOT sent inspectors...