October 25, 2025
Community
Faced With Adversity Boy Scout Perseveres To Earn Eagle Scout
Faced with adversity, autism, a recent major back surgery, and several setbacks along the way, Reilly Phillip McMaster from Boy Scout Troop 64 of Cleveland dug deep and found the…
Joseph Heck Sworn In As Smithfield Police Officer
The Smithfield Police Department has hired Joseph Heck as a patrol officer. Heck is a 15 year law enforcement veteran having previously worked with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. He received…
Farm Heritage Days Return To Benson
Lots to do for fans of antique tractors Fans of antique tractors will have plenty to keep them occupied this weekend at Benson’s Chamber Park. The park, which annually plays…
Update: Smithfield Litter Sweep Postponed
UPDATE: The Town of Smithfield Litter Sweep scheduled for Saturday, April 13th has been postponed. No make up date has been announced yet. SMITHFIELD – Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed…
First Johnston County Deputy Killed In Line Of Duty Remembered 100 Years Later
On the night of April 11, 1919, Johnston County deputy sheriff John Alpheus “Alf” Wall of Wilders Township and at least two other officers were closing in on an illegal…
Smithfield Public Works Department Honored As Main Street Champions
The Town of Smithfield Public Works Department was honored as Smithfield’s 2018 Main Street Champion at the North Carolina Main Street Annual Awards Ceremony held in Salisbury. The Public Works Department was…
Over 10 Tons Of Documents Safely Disposed Of At Annual Shred Event
Johnston County Register of Deeds Craig Olive spent last Saturday assisting the citizens of Johnston County at his annual Shred Event. Boxes and bags filled with sensitive and personal information were…
The Original Drifters To Headline 35th Annual Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival
The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation has announced that The Original Drifters will headline the 35th annual Ham & Yam Festival with a free concert scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on Saturday,…
Council Asks Property Owners To Reach Compromise In Disputed Case
The Smithfield Town Council has tabled a request to allow a former doctor’s office be converted into a single family residence in hopes a compromise can be reached with the…
County Declares 9 Surplus EMS Vehicles
A total of nine EMS vehicles were declared as surplus property by Johnston County Commissioners at their April meeting. Johnston County Emergency Services Director Kevin Hubbard said the vehicles are…
Greenhouse Vegetables Offer Local Produce Year-Round
Tomato lovers don’t have to wait to find fresh, locally grown tomatoes. That’s because fresh greenhouse-grown tomatoes are now available at farmers markets across the state. “While there is no…
Smithfield Approves New Tethering Ordinance
In a unanimous vote, the Smithfield Town Council has approved a new tethering ordinance. In March, Chief of Police Keith Powell presented a proposed ordinance for members of the town…
