By The Smithfield Weekly Sun SMITHFIELD – Town Manager Mike Scott released his proposed 2025-26 budget Wednesday afternoon, sticking with a recommendation he shared with the Town Council ...

One person was transported to Wake Med following an accident, Thursday morning. Johnston County Report Photo by John Payne ...

Johnston County property owners will be paying considerably more beginning July 1 if County Manager Rick Hester’s 2025-2026 fiscal year budget proposed is adopted without ...

It’s not everyday you see a jet ski in the middle of the highway. It happened Thursday on Highway 96 north of Selma. A pickup ...

DUNN – Central Baptist Church is excited to host a special Memorial Day Movie Night on Sunday, May 25th, at 6:00 PM, featuring the inspiring Christian drama The Forge. This indoor event is ...

The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office announced Abigail Holder has been found safe. COATS – The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office ...

Lee County native, lawyer, and endurance athlete Paul Barringer announced Thursday that he will run for United States ...

At the request of Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS), West Smithfield Elementary School is now part of the Smithfield city ...

A home health hospice nurse and her husband are accused of stealing prescription medication meant for patients. A joint ...

Ted Godwin, Johnston County commissioner and Veteran. 2024 Memorial Day Ceremony Photo courtesy County of Johnston SMITHFIELD ...

Shirley Black of Smithfield was inducted into the North Carolina Lions Club Hall of Fame. Mr. Black is a longtime member of ...

Smithfield Police investigate a shooting on Kay Drive on May 19, 2025. Johnston County Report Photo by John Payne UPDATE May ...