Smithfield Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Roll
6th Grade Principal’s List Ashley Barkhau, Kevin Chen, Luis Claros-Garcia, Diana Flores Ortiz, Alex Garcia-Aguilar, Yvette Gomez-Hernandez, John Hall, Veckan Jaen Atencio, Dymell Johnson, Kiara...
View ArticleGain A Little This Season
By: Cassidy Hobbs NC Cooperative Extension You might think it’s odd that I am suggesting that you gain this season, but I am not talking about gaining weight. I want you to gain physical activity!...
View ArticleA Look Back To 1930 In Four Oaks
It’s 1930. Mickey Mouse debuts in a comic strip, the Boston Bruins win their 14th consecutive hockey game, Babe Ruth signs with the New York Yankees, Happy Days Are Here Again by Benny Mereoff charts...
View ArticleDelivery Driver Causes $10,000 In Damage
A delivery driver is accused of causing extensive damage at a Cleveland area home this week. A driver for FedEx Freight was making a delivery to a home on Victor Court Wednesday night when the driver...
View ArticleMarijuana Found Inside Car At License Checkpoint
Over 41 grams of suspected marijuana was found at a license checkpoint being conducted by SAFE Team deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Officers had set up the checkpoint Thursday...
View ArticleHumbled Hunter Recalls Mistakes In The Marsh
As told by US Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn I was shivering in a marsh one drenched December dusk with only a bruised ego for company. But my pride was giving way to a growing...
View ArticleWeeklong I-95 Lane Closures Begin Sunday Night
Beginning Sunday night and into Monday morning motorists traveling in both directions on Interstate 95 will encounter new lane closures between the 100 mile marker near Selma and the 107 mile marker in...
View Article11 Year-Old Killed In Crash
An 11 year-old boy lost his life in a tragic accident at a rural Johnston County intersection Saturday night. The two vehicle collision was reported at 8:51pm on Highway 231 at Applewhite Road....
View ArticleLytle Named Super Star Teacher Of The Month
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce has recognized Patricia Lytle as the Super Star Teacher of the Month for November. Super Star teachers demonstrate excellence and leadership in their classroom,...
View ArticleRouzer Supports Tax Reform Bill
The United States Senate has passed their version of a tax reform bill paving the way for both chambers to go to a conference committee where differences in the House and Senate versions will be ironed...
View ArticleArrest Made In Burglary, Car Theft
Clayton Police arrested a 40 year-old man Friday on outstanding warrants for first-degree burglary, larceny of a motor vehicle, misdemeanor larceny and assault on a female. Police had been looking for...
View Article1 Person, Dog Rescued From Burning Home
It took fire crews about 30 minutes to contain a house fire in the Wilson’s Mills city limits this morning (Monday). The fire was reported at 2:45am at 45 Powell Street. It was contained at 3:15am....
View Article74 Ticketed During SAFE Team Operation
Last week, Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell was traveling on US 70 near the NC DOT work zone east of Smithfield and noticed an elderly driver become confused during a traffic shift. The driver...
View ArticlePolice Officer Arrested
An off duty police officer dressed in her police uniform was arrested during a traffic stop in Johnston County over-the-weekend. Around 5:15pm Saturday, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office SAFE Team...
View ArticleNew Commissioner Takes Oath
About three dozen people attended the Oath of Office Ceremony today (Monday) at the Johnston County Courthouse in Smithfield for Lee Jackson who was sworn in to the Johnston County Board of...
View ArticleFour Oaks Family Loses Home In Fire
A Four Oaks family lost their home in a fire Monday afternoon. Flames were spotting coming from a mobile home in the 4000 block of Devil’s Racetrack Road around 12:30pm. The mobile home was...
View ArticleOPW’s Smithfield Plant Will Add 80 New Jobs
OPW, a global leader in designing and manufacturing retail fueling, fluid handling and car wash system solutions, announced Monday they will be adding more than 80 jobs at its Smithfield location in an...
View ArticlePolice Investigating Sexual Assault, Kidnapping Report
Smithfield Police tell WTSB News they are investigating a report that a woman was sexually assaulted and held against her will. The incident allegedly occurred Sunday night at a home in North...
View ArticleJCSO: Elderly Man Caught Taking Indecent Liberties With 2 Year-Old
An 82 year-old Johnston County man was arrested Tuesday morning hours after he allegedly tried to take indecent liberties with a 2 year-old child. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said the incident...
View ArticleStudents Linked To Threat Against School, School Principal
Following a month long investigation, two students from Corinth Holders High School were arrested Monday afternoon on felony charges. The charges stem from a threat of violence reportedly made against...
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