Bus Fire Closes I-95
A bus fire temporarily closed northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Harnett County Wednesday afternoon.According to witnesses, there were only two people on the...
Town Considering Demolition Of 102 Year-Old Water Plant
The Smithfield Town Council could decide the fate of the old Smithfield Water Plant as early as September. During the monthly town council meeting...
Interim Town Manager To Be Named Monday
The Smithfield Town Council will hold a special meeting on Monday night, August 10th for the purpose of naming an interim town manager. The...
NC Wine And Grape Industry Has $1.71 Billion Impact On State’s Economy
Impact has increased more than 33 percent Wine lovers may raise a glass to a new report that shows the North Carolina wine and grape industry...
School Bus Vandalized
There are no suspects in the vandalism of a Johnston County school bus. Someone spray painted graffiti on the side of the bus while...
14 Year-Old Diagnosed With Cancer One Month After Father Dies
Fourteen-year-old Zachary "Bud" Harrison of Newton Grove loves drawing, superheroes, and action figures. Like 14 year old kids across the nation, he was excited...
Fire Damages Business
A 39 year-old business was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday night.Flames caused significant damage at Aycock Tractor Company located on Highway 117 South of...
SRAC Increases Non-Resident Membership Fees By 10%
An estimated 321 non-resident members of the Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center (SRAC) will see a 10 percent increase in their monthly premiums effective...
Patrick Harris Receives North Carolina’s Highest Award
Former Smithfield Fire Chief and current Johnston County Republican Party Vice Chairman Patrick Harris has been awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.NC...
Nolan Hinson, 84, Founder Of Johnston County Industries
A well-known local resident, Nolan Leston Hinson died Tuesday at the SECU Hospice House. He was 84.Hinson was the founder and visionary of Johnston...
