10 Police Officers Take Oath
SMITHFIELD – In what may be a record, ten new police officers were sworn in simultaneously during a ceremony at the September 17 meeting...
Man Charged With Breaking Into Vacant Building
SMITHFIELD – A police officer on routine patrol spotted a business break-in and made an arrest.
Around 11:38pm Saturday, September 14, an officer was patrolling...
Employee Accused Of Embezzling Money, Report Says
SMITHFIELD – Tobi Kierra Duff, 26, of Smithfield was arrested September 13 by Smithfield Police and charged with 10 felony counts of embezzlement.
Duff is...
JCPS Updating Some Boundary Lines, Seeks Input On Proposed Assignment Plan
JOHNSTON COUNTY - Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) will be opening two new schools (Swift Creek Elementary and Wilson’s Mills High) and constructing three...
23rd Annual Charity FunDrive To Celebrate 75th Anniversary Of NC Truck Driver Training School
SMITHFIELD - The Mid-Atlantic Professional Truck Drivers Association (MAPTDA) will host its 23rd Annual Charity FunDrive, at Johnston Community College, while celebrating the 75th anniversary...
Attempted Business Break-Ins, Church Vandalism Likely Connected
SMITHFIELD – Police believe two attempted business break-ins and the vandalism of a church statue are connected.
All three crimes are believed to have occurred...
Johnston County To Hold Second Comprehensive Transportation Plan Public Meeting
SMITHFIELD - Johnston County will host the second phase of public input for the Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) on Thursday, September 19 from 4:30 p.m.-...
Slim Chickens Gears Up For September 16th Opening In Smithfield
Better Chicken Concept Grows Throughout North Carolina With Smithfield Opening
SMITHFIELD — Slim Chickens, a leader in the “better chicken” segment of fast-casual restaurants,...
3 Charged After Search Warrant Is Executed At Smithfield Business
SMITHFIELD - On Friday, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Division along with the Smithfield Police Department executed a search warrant at Mr....
Unfounded Threat Prompts School Lockdown
SMITHFIELD – Three Smithfield schools entered lockdown procedures for just over an hour Thursday afternoon. The lockdown was lifted after police determined a report...
