October 25, 2025
Smithfield
Downtown Smithfield Is Getting A New Park — And You Can Help Name It
SMITHFIELD — Big changes are coming to downtown Smithfield. The corner of Market Street and N 3rd Street will undergo a major makeover by turning an underused, overgrown lot into…
Security Footage Leads To Arrest In Attempted Business Break-In
SMITHFIELD – A suspect has been arrested following an attempted break-in at a Johnston County business that was captured on surveillance video. In the early morning hours of Saturday, September…
Smithfield Woman Arrested On Charges Of Sexting Underage Minor
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Smithfield woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly sending sexually explicit photos to a juvenile. Terri Lynn Brewer, 35, of Bonnie Avenue, was arrested on…
Rezoning Approved For Expansion Of Concrete Septic Tank Manufacturer
SMITHFIELD — A longtime Smithfield business is set to expand following a rezoning approval by the Smithfield Town Council. Mitchell Concrete, a family-owned company specializing in the production of concrete…
Search Warrant At Brogden Residence Leads To Arrests
SMITHFIELD – Two people were taken into custody after Johnston County deputies executed a search warrant at a home in the Brogden community, uncovering suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia.…
Smithfield Appoints New Members To Boards And Committees
SMITHFIELD – At its September 16 meeting, the Smithfield Town Council approved several appointments to town boards and committees, including the Planning Board, Appearance Commission, Historic Preservation Committee, and Recreation…
Student Faces Felony Assault Charge After Altercation With School Resource Officer
SMITHFIELD – A student at Smithfield-Selma High School is facing charges following a violent altercation with a school resource officer on campus Monday morning. According to authorities, the incident occurred…
Honoring 50 Years Of Service To The Legal Profession: Smithfield Attorney Jack O’Hale Receives Prestigious State Bar Award
RALEIGH — In a ceremony held in Raleigh, N.C. State Bar President Matthew Smith presented Smithfield attorney John P. (Jack) O’Hale with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on…
Police Searching For Two Vehicles Following Shooting Incident Outside Smithfield Restaurant
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of Outback Steakhouse, located at 911 Outlet Center Drive. The incident…
Highway Patrol To Base Special Operations Division At Johnston Regional Airport
60,000-Sq.-Ft Facility Marks Continued Growth for Regional Airport and Johnston County SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Regional Airport (JNX) will be home to a $22 million facility that will house the…
Concrete Truck Overturns
SMITHFIELD – A concrete truck overturned Tuesday morning in the 3100 block of Creech’s Mill Road, east of Smithfield. The accident occurred around 8:30 a.m. According to the Highway Patrol,…
Smithfield To Honor Tuscarora Heritage With Downtown Mural
SMITHFIELD — The Town of Smithfield is preparing to celebrate its Native American roots with a large public mural honoring the town’s Tuscarora heritage — a project that will now…
