Ham & Yam Festival: A Big Thank You to Our Community!
Smithfield, NC — The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make the 39th Annual Ham & Yam Festival an overwhelming success! As our signature community event, the Ham & Yam Festival brings together thousands to celebrate the spirit, flavor, and culture of Smithfield. This year’s festival was no exception—featuring a full day of music, vendors, family fun, and of course, the best ham biscuits and sweet potatoes around. We are especially grateful
Downtown Smithfield Launches New Social District to Boost Community Engagement and Support Local Business
Smithfield, NC – The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC), in partnership with the Town of Smithfield, is proud to announce the official launch of the Downtown Smithfield Social District—a new initiative aimed at creating a more vibrant, walkable downtown experience. Starting this week, visitors will be able to enjoy alcoholic beverages in designated outdoor areas within the Social District boundaries. The district will operate on the following schedule: Wednesday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 10:00
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
