Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore Receives Golden Pinecone Award from Central Pines Regional Council
The Town of Smithfield is proud to announce that Mayor Andy Moore has been honored with the Golden Pinecone Award from the Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC). The award was presented on Thursday, December 4, during the organization’s End of Year Celebration in Durham. Selma Mayor Byron McAllister, who also serves as CPRC Board President, presented the award, recognizing Mayor Moore’s exceptional leadership, long-term commitment to public service, and transformative impact on the Smithfield
Town of Smithfield Shares Downtown Parking Options Ahead of NCDOT Safety Improvements
In an effort to fully support our downtown businesses, the Town of Smithfield is preparing for upcoming changes on East Market Street as the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) moves forward with roadway safety improvements scheduled to begin in early December. While on-street parking will be removed along a portion of East Market Street, downtown Smithfield continues to offer more than 500 convenient parking spaces—including over 300 spaces in public lots and more than 200 on-street spaces
TOBS BASEBALL MAKES THE MOVE: NEW SMITHFIELD HOME, NEW BALLPARK, NEW LOOK
Smithfield, NC – November 19th, 2025 – Wilson Tobs Baseball, one of North Carolina’s most storied summer collegiate baseball teams, is embarking on a new era. The team will relocate to Smithfield, NC, and take the field as The Smithfield Tobs and The JoCo TaterHogs. The move comes as part of a strategic partnership with Johnston County and the Town of Smithfield to bring a first-class baseball & entertainment experience to the region. A brand-new ballpark will undergo construction at Smithfield Community
Leadership Johnston Honors the Class of 2025
Johnston County, NC — November 21, 2025 — The Johnston County Coalition of Chambers and Johnston Community College proudly celebrated the Leadership Johnston Class of 2025, recognizing a remarkable group of graduates who have spent the past nine months learning, connecting, and strengthening their leadership impact across the county. This year’s class represents a diverse group of professionals — bankers, educators, attorneys, healthcare providers, developers, business owners, and managers — all
Town of Smithfield Receives Two Statewide Awards from NC One Water
The Town of Smithfield is proud to announce that it has been selected as the 2025 Water Distribution System of the Year (Small System Winner) and the 2025 Wastewater Collections System of the Year (Overall Winner) by NC One Water, the statewide water industry organization dedicated to supporting excellence in water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. Both awards were formally recognized during the Town Council meeting on November 18th. These statewide honors highlight the Town’s commitment to
Leadership Johnston announces 2021 graduates
Johnston County, NC — Leadership Johnston celebrated its newest graduates at their first meeting on June 24. Despite the challenges of this past year, Leadership Johnston forged ahead under a new format focused on Crisis Leadership. The graduation ceremony held at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum and sponsored by KS Bank, was the first time these class members met in person. This year's graduates include William Brown (Benson Police Department), Melissa Curry (KS Bank, Inc.), Gary Johnson (Town of
AMAZON TO CREATE 500 JOBS AT A NEW $100 MILLION DISTRIBUTION OPERATION IN SMITHFIELD
Contacts: Chris Johnson Tim Kerigan 919-205-1232 919-934-2116 x1109 919-915-6202 (cell) tim.kerigan@smithfield-nc.com chris.johnson@johnstonnc.com Johnston County, N.C. – May 10, 2021. Amazon.com, the Seattle-based e-retailing pioneer, will launch a state-of-the-art import processing center in Smithfield, creating more than 500 jobs
