Shred Event A Big Success
Johnston County Register of Deeds Craig Olive says the 2016 Shred Event was a big success. A total of 16,000 pounds of paper was...
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Receives Funding
It costs $122 per day for a juvenile to be held in detention, and the State $126,401 per year for each juvenile that is...
Clayton Volunteers Recognized
A number of volunteers who participated in a recent roadside litter cleanup campaign received a big public "thank you" this week.
Recently, volunteers spread out...
KS Bank Announces First Quarter Results
Smithfield, NC - KS Bancorp, Inc. (OTCBB: KSBI), the parent company of KS Bank, Inc. has announced unaudited net income available to common shareholders...
Powhatan Elementary Third Nine Weeks
Principal’s List
Third Grade: Kathryn Adams, Everett Alston, Parker Byrd, Jacob Coblentz, Dulany Doyle, Owen Fitzsimmons, Madeline Gutierrez, Lucas Hatch, Evan Herman, Claire Hill, Connor...
Shot Fired Into Selma Home
Authorities are investigating a shooting incident near Selma. Around 2:00 AM Wednesday, a 30 year-old woman said she was awakened in her home on...
Downtown Development Delinquent On Loan Payments
The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) admitted this week they failed to make two yearly payments to the Town of Smithfield. Instead of repaying...
With New Job, Scott Receives 16% Pay Increase
Michael Scott received a 16 percent pay increase this week when he became the new Smithfield town manager. Scott, who had been the police...
Stolen Vehicle Involved In Chase
A vehicle stolen from Smithfield on Wednesday was involved in a chase and crash in Wake County hours later. Interim Smithfield Police Chief R.K....
Sullivan Named NC Environmental Health Supervisor Of The Year
The director of the Johnston County Environmental Health Department has been recognized by his peers. Larry Sullivan was named the NC Environmental Health Supervisor...
