Smithfield
Jase Robertson Headlines Recovery-Focused Gathering
‘Beyond the Blind’ Brings 1,000 to Smithfield for Faith-Based Recovery Rally SMITHFIELD — About 1,000 people filled the auditorium at Johnston Community College on Feb. 19 for “Beyond the Blind,”…
Remains Discovered Near Smithfield Linked To 2025 Missing‑Person Case
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the skeletal remains discovered by hunters in January 2026 near Smithfield have been identified as a missing Clayton man. Officials…
Commissioners Schedule UDO Town Hall Amid Growing Public Concern
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Board of Commissioners will hold a town hall meeting March 23 in Smithfield as debate continues to intensify over the county’s proposed Unified Development Ordinance…
Firearms Among Items Stolen In String Of Vehicle Break-Ins
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of vehicle break-ins that left a dozen cars entered in a residential area near Smithfield. Deputies said the incidents…
Council Approves Bold Redesign Of Former Pontiac Dealership Property
SMITHFIELD — A long-vacant property along East Market Street is set for redevelopment after the Smithfield Town Council voted unanimously Feb. 17 to approve a conditional rezoning request allowing construction…
Stolen U-Haul Recovered In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — A stolen U-Haul truck was recovered in Smithfield, and the alleged driver was arrested on multiple charges, according to the Smithfield Police Department. Police said officers received a…
Hundreds Pack Benson Meeting As UDO Debate Grows
JOHNSTON COUNTY — The debate over Johnston County’s proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) intensified Tuesday night as hundreds of residents, farmers, small-business owners and landowners filled The Barn at Broadslab…
Smithfield Town Council Approves New Sheetz Location
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council voted unanimously Feb. 17 to approve a conditional rezoning request clearing the way for a new Sheetz convenience store and gas station along U.S.…
NAACP Hosts MLK Jr. Parade Celebrating Service And Civic Engagement
SMITHFIELD — Despite the threat of a few raindrops, the NAACP-sponsored MLK Jr. Parade marched through downtown Smithfield on Saturday morning, bringing music, color and community spirit to Market Street.…
Report: Domestic Incident Leads To Police Chase In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield woman is facing multiple charges after a reported domestic disturbance escalated into a high-speed police chase Saturday afternoon. Jessica King Urena, 33, of Smithfield was charged…
Authorities Probe Back-To-Back Convenience Store Break-Ins
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Law enforcement agencies are investigating two convenience store break-ins reported about 30 minutes apart early Thursday morning in the Four Oaks and Smithfield areas. The first incident…
Man Charged Following Smash-And-Grab Break-In
SMITHFIELD — Police made a quick arrest following an early morning break-in at a Dollar General store. Officers responded around 3:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13 after a rock was reportedly…
