Smithfield Police Department Launches New Mobile App to Strengthen Community Connection and Safety
The Smithfield Police Department is enhancing its ability to engage with the community and keep residents safe through the launch of a new mobile app that makes it easy to connect with police, access information, receive public safety alerts, and submit anonymous tips directly from a smartphone. The Smithfield PD app puts a powerful new crime-fighting and community engagement tool into the hands of residents of all ages. The app is available for free download by via the Google Play Store or iTunes App
Downtown Smithfield Development Corp Hosts Ground Breaking
The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation held a ground breaking for the new community park on the corner of Market and Third Street in downtown Smithfield. The project is a collaboration between the DSDC, the Town of Smithfield, Johnston County, and the Johnston County Visitors Bureau. The design, created by Landscape Architect Clayton Narron, emphasizes accessibility, safety, and community use. Construction will be carried out by local company Alliance Hardscapes and is expected to take
Groundbreaking Set for New Downtown Smithfield Community Park
Smithfield, NC — The corner of Market Street and 3rd Street N in Downtown Smithfield is about to get a major makeover. This October, the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) will break ground on a new community park, transforming the site’s overgrown and outdated landscaping into a more accessible, family-friendly destination. The project is a collaboration between the DSDC, the Town of Smithfield, Johnston County, and the Johnston County Visitors Bureau. The design, created by Landscape
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
