Smithfield
Johnston County Invests $1 Million To Protect 800 Acres Along Neuse River
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — One of the largest remaining stretches of undeveloped wilderness along the Neuse River in Johnston County has been permanently protected from future development through a partnership involving…
Two Johnston Jail Inmates Charged After Alleged Cell Assault
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Two inmates at the Johnston County Detention Center are facing additional felony charges after authorities say they severely assaulted a fellow inmate inside a jail cell Sunday…
Johnston Detectives Arrest Two In Theft Of Wrecked Car
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — What began as an attempt to sell a wrecked vehicle on Facebook Marketplace ended with a stolen car, a break-in and the theft of several other items…
Nearly 20 Shots Fired Into Smithfield-Area Home
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Johnston County family narrowly escaped injury after gunfire erupted outside their home early Tuesday morning, leaving the residence and several vehicles riddled with bullet holes. The…
Smithfield Woman Charged After Missing Package Recovered
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield woman was arrested after police said she took a package containing children’s learning tablets that had been mistakenly delivered to a neighboring apartment. April Jean…
Husband Charged With Murder After Woman Fatally Shot At Smithfield Business
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A 39 year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after police said he fatally shot his wife Thursday morning outside the AAF Flanders manufacturing plant. Officers…
Book Lovers Gain New Destination In Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — Book lovers will soon have a new place to browse for their next page-turner as Once Upon A Crime prepares to open its doors in Downtown Smithfield. The…
Suspect Arrested After Smithfield Clerk Injured During Robbery
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Clayton man wanted for allegedly injuring a store clerk during a robbery in Smithfield has been arrested. Devante Jerrod Norman was taken into custody Tuesday night…
Smithfield Earns National Main Street Accreditation For 2026
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Downtown Smithfield has once again earned national recognition for its revitalization efforts, receiving Main Street America Accreditation for 2026. The designation, announced by the North Carolina Department…
Johnston Residents Shred 25,000 Pounds Of Documents At Annual Event
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Hundreds of Johnston County residents took advantage of a free document shredding event Saturday aimed at helping protect personal information and prevent identity theft. The Johnston County…
Uber Ride Ends In Arrest On Drug And Gun Charges
JOHNSTON COUNTY — An Uber passenger’s trip came to an abrupt end last week when deputies stopped the vehicle and allegedly discovered more than a pound of marijuana and a…
Hazmat Crews Respond After Diesel Spill From Tanker Crash
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A crash involving two commercial trucks Thursday morning shut down Brogden Road, sent one driver to the hospital, and triggered a hazardous materials response after diesel fuel…
