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Local news for Smithfield, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Wednesday | News Observer

Three Triangle municipalities awarded park funds

Three area municpalities were awarded grants from the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund to develop or renovate public park and recreation areas.

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Related Topix: Selma, NC, Chatham County, NC

Mon Aug 04, 2008

Richmond County Daily Journal

What's going on in and around Richmond County?

Today BASIC BELLY DANCE: Arts Richmond Center, 5:30-6:45 p.m. July 29. Five week class session.

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Related Topix: Laurinburg, NC, East Rockingham, NC, Ellerbe, NC, Richmond County, NC

Sat Aug 02, 2008

The Smithfield Herald

Church Bulletin July 30-Aug. 6

Speaker in Smithfield Susan Vonolszewksi of Clayton will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.

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Related Topix: Newton Grove, NC, Erwin, NC, Clayton, NC, Zebulon, NC

Thu Jul 31, 2008

Abc11tv.com

Smithfield issues water boiling advisory

Starting after 10 p.m. Wednesday, Smithfield Public Works says Smithfield residents should boil water.

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Wed Jul 30, 2008

Earth Times

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q Participates in 'A Taste of Chatham'

Siler City, NC: Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q announced that they will participate in the 15th annual capital campaign fundraiser, "A Taste of Chatham." The event will take place on Sunday, August 3 from 4:00 ...

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Related Topix: Siler City, NC, Chatham County, NC, Dining

Mon Jul 28, 2008

The Smithfield Herald

Four schools face sanctions

Four of the county's elementary schools face sanctions in the coming year for failing to meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind.

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Related Topix: Selma, NC, Education Etc., Johnston County, NC

Sat Jul 26, 2008

The Smithfield Herald

Pharmacist faces new charges

Additional charges have been filed against a former Smithfield pharmacist already charged with peeping into a neighbor's home, police reported.

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Fri Jul 25, 2008

Asheville Citizen-Times

NC pharmacist accused of peeping faces more charges

Comments on Topix forums : Smithfield A pharmacist accused of peeping into a neighbor's home earlier this year faces additional charges based on hundreds of videotapes seized from his home.

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Related Topix: Raleigh, NC, Raleigh Metro

Thu Jul 24, 2008

The Smithfield Herald

Pharmacist faces new charges

Additional charges have been filed against a former Smithfield pharmacist already charged with peeping into a neighbor's home, police reported.

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Tue Jul 22, 2008

Wilson Daily Times

Tree sparks history lesson

A photo in our paper last week showing an oak tree being removed near Pine and Tarboro Streets has prompted questions from readers that I'll now try to answer while also providing a little history of Wilson.

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Related Topix: Blowing Rock, NC, North Carolina State University, North Carolina School of the Arts, Wilson, NC

Sun Jul 20, 2008

Wilson Daily Times

Country music showcase presents gospel show

Voices of faith are raised in song as the CMS cast presents an inspirational evening of gospel music rooted in Southern tradition.

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Related Topix: Durham, NC, Raleigh Metro, Middlesex, NC, Elm City, NC

Fri Jul 18, 2008

The Smithfield Herald

Public art goes on display

Farmers, soldiers and faith are just a few of the images that make up a public art display honoring the town's African-American heritage.

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Related Topix: African-American, Johnston County, NC

Wed Jul 16, 2008

The Smithfield Herald

Smithfield is poised to grow

Is anyone really surprised that Clayton now has more people than Smithfield? Of course not.

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Related Topix: Raleigh, NC, Raleigh Metro, Johnston County, NC, Clayton, NC, Selma, NC, Opinion

Tue Jul 15, 2008

News Observer

Sit tight, burger lovers

Don't worry, Char-Grill fans, the original restaurant on Hillsborough Street is only temporarily closed.

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Related Topix: Fuquay Varina, NC, Johnston County, NC, Raleigh, NC, Wine, Drink

Sun Jul 13, 2008

News Observer

Man wanted in wife's shooting in jail

A Johnston County man suspected of shooting his wife is behind bars. The Florida Highway Patrol arrested Julian A. Blankinship III, 44, on Interstate 95 in Brevard County on the state's eastern coast.

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Related Topix: Johnston County, NC

Fri Jul 11, 2008

News Observer

Johnston County woman shot twice

Johnston County sheriff's investigators were looking for a man they say shot his wife twice Friday night.

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Related Topix: Johnston County, NC

Troy LaPlante's Blog

It's about friggin' time!! Whooo Hoooo

I have been waiting for one of these nearby for YEARS!!! Hallelujah!!!! Now I finally have a place nearby to get a good, consistent cup of coffee From the WTSB news page: Volga Corporation plans to build a ...

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Wed Jul 09, 2008

The Smithfield Herald

AIG center could move

The Smithfield building that houses the county's program for gifted students might one day become offices for school system employees.

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Related Topix: Clayton, NC

Mon Jul 07, 2008

Kenly News

Mission Serve students helping strangers

They are on a mission that seems impossible to fail - service. Two Sundays ago, non-profit Christian service organization Mission Serve hit Kenly and the surrounding area.

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Related Topix: Princeton, NC, Selma, NC, Four Oaks, NC, Clayton, NC

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Kenly News

Scholarship established at JCC in memory of Melba Woodard

A scholarship endowment has been established at Johnston Community College in memory of Melba Watson Woodruff.

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Related Topix: Fine Arts, Arts, Wake Forest, NC, Johnston County, NC, Selma, NC

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Smithfield, North Carolina is located in Johnston County and is part of the Raleigh Metro Area. Zip codes in Smithfield, NC include 27577.

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