Smithfield Herald

The Smithfield Herald is a twice-a-week @NewsObserver community newspaper that has covered Johnston County since 1882, delivering to more than 43,000 homes.

[Drew Jackson @jdrewjackson]

Johnston County's courthouse pup will overrule...your heart
https://t.co/7NV8uReMJz

[The News & Observer @newsobserver]

Ava Gardner left small town NC for the big city and within a year had a movie contract and a matinee idol husband https://t.co/1RJO6Waj2m

[Drew Jackson @jdrewjackson]

Johnston superintendent says schools will stay closed for a third day https://t.co/wMly0r0DUr

[Abbie Bennett @AbbieRBennett]

Today's my last day covering #JoCo & #SmithfieldNC for @heraldnc. I'll be joining the new @newsobserver real-time news team on Monday.

[Ava Gardner @AvaMuseum]

The Ava Gardner Living in London Exhibit premiere Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10a.m.Tea party refreshments to follow & admission is FREE till noon!

[Ava Gardner @AvaMuseum]

Ava Gardner's @EnglishHeritage Blue Plaque: @followmisshope, @ceciliapeck @gregorypeck100 @ElizabethMcGov @janetsuzman @ahtofficial @qvh

[Colin Campbell @RaleighReporter]

Here's what @NCAgriculture wants to see for farmers during #ncga special session: https://t.co/63JJso4wxG #ncpol

[N&O Storm Coverage @NandOStorms]

#NCGA reconvening Dec. 13 to authorize funds and other disaster relief for areas damaged by #HurricaneMatthew https://t.co/8lssiqjCKg #ncpol

[Drew Jackson @jdrewjackson]

If you haven't started your novel yet, these sixth graders are ahead of you https://t.co/rfrlJtDW5f

[Abbie Bennett @AbbieRBennett]

Fewer teachers left #JoCo schools last year, and the school system's turnover rate is lower than the state average https://t.co/FvUHFpWatH

[Abbie Bennett @AbbieRBennett]

This ministry has more than enough food and supplies to help the needy. They just don't have the space https://t.co/DyUZQ8yUwF #JoCo

[Abbie Bennett @AbbieRBennett]

A Florida man went missing in #BensonNC under what seem like bizarre circumstances. Have you seen him? https://t.co/TVC489omMD

[Abbie Bennett @AbbieRBennett]

A #BensonNC homeowner shot someone trying to break into their home https://t.co/CrAHLuLsta

[Abbie Bennett @AbbieRBennett]

In the space of a week, two tractor trailer rigs hit two different bridges over I-95 in #SmithfieldNC https://t.co/wX55yNYyPO #JoCo

[Abbie Bennett @AbbieRBennett]

There's cash out there for #JoCo agriculture families who get creative with their farming https://t.co/74ajKW6E3l

[The News & Observer @newsobserver]

It's not too late for a #GivingTuesday donation to your favorite Triangle charity. Need some inspiration? Try these: https://t.co/gjep0ZboYm

[Abbie Bennett @AbbieRBennett]

#SmithfieldNC residents were quick to voice concern about plans for a new jail near schools, park https://t.co/S2If8tZKdG

[Abbie Bennett @AbbieRBennett]

#SmithfieldNC leaders have been mostly silent on plans for a new jail on the outskirts of town. Citizens haven't https://t.co/O7wwzQut0f

[Abbie Bennett @AbbieRBennett]

Want a fresh Christmas tree in #JoCo? Here's one of the last places you can cut your own https://t.co/oO3UKXwKyd

[Abbie Bennett @AbbieRBennett]

Veterans in #JoCo can get a special ID for area discounts while archiving their irreplaceable discharge documents https://t.co/9u9UGBTYDC