Amazon Officials Say Smithfield Warehouse Will Be Operational In Early 2024
Town and County Extend Amazon Incentives Grant
SMITHFIELD - Johnston County Commissioners and the Smithfield Town Council both have approved grant extensions for the...
US 70 Reopens Following Fatal Accident
GARNER - One person was killed in a traffic accident on US 70. The accident happened just before 6:00am today (Wednesday) between Garner and...
Second Burglary Suspect Caught On Homeowner’s Camera Arrested, JCSO Says
BENSON - The Johnston County Sheriff's Office has arrested a second suspect in connection with a break-in last month that was captured on a...
Willow Spring Dad Stopped For A Gatorade And Left With A $100,000 Prize
RALEIGH – Rodney Harrington of Willow Spring walked into a store to grab a drink, added a scratch-off, and quenched his thirst with a...
Turkey Prices Are Down, But Food Prices Still Soaring
By Donna King Carolina Journal
While consumers may see a slight dip in food costs for this Thanksgiving, prices are still up compared to...
NC Chamber Blasts Cooper Over His Accusation Of Racial Bias
By Donna King Carolina Journal
In a letter Sunday to Gov. Roy Cooper, the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce called his accusations of racial...
Smithfield PD Suspends Narcotics Unit Due To Critical Staffing Shortage
Detectives Division Down To 3 Officers, Police Chief Says SMITHFIELD - There is a police officer hiring crisis in North Carolina and the United...
Smithfield Police Officers To Receive $7,500 Retention Bonuses, $5,000 Incentive For New Hires
SMITHFIELD - In a move to stabilize staffing, Police Chief Pete Hedrick has received approval from town leaders to offer hiring and retention incentives.
The...
Scammers Targeting Johnston County Grandparents
$72,000 Stolen From Senior Citizens Last Week, In 2 Reported Cases JOHNSTON COUNTY - Law enforcement officials are issuing an alert to senior citizens...
Registered Sex Offender Arrested For Sex Offenses
SMITHFIELD - A Johnston County man on the NC Sex Offender Registry has been arrested on new charges.
Joshua Lawrence Turner, age 38, of Smithfield...
