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Smithfield, North Carolina is located in Johnston County. Zip codes in Smithfield, NC include 27577. More Smithfield information.

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17 min ago | News Observer

Dog's tale ends happily

From left, New Jersey rescuer Cyndi Albujar, Danella Anderson of A New Leash on Life Rescue and volunteer pilot Terry Friedman with Piper, the 5-year-old Jack Russell terrier that got lost in the woods for 10 days.

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2 hrs ago | The Clayton News

Notables

Clayton native Bethany Weaver received her associate degree in business administration degree from Manhattan Area Technical College in Manhattan, Kan.

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Sat Jun 02, 2012

The Clayton News

Libraries split on racy bestseller

Librarians in the Triangle and around the country are divided over whether to offer the book and two others in a triology by author E.L. James.

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Legislators, lobbyists mix business with pleasure

"For many of the men who are elected to the General Assembly, there's a sense of invulnerability and entitlement," says Rep.

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Thu May 31, 2012

KLFY-TV Lafayette

SF Soldier Accused In US To China Gun Smuggling

An Army National Guard soldier attached to a Special Forces unit is accused of providing firearms in a gun smuggling operation with buyers in China.

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Wed May 30, 2012

News Observer

Elementary school bus rear-ended on morning route

A school bus carrying six students to Micro-Pine Level Elementary School was rear-ended on U.S. 70 East in Smithfield this morning.

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Fuquay-Varina Independent

O! Say, Can't we sing?

Amongst Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day squirms the most beloved civic holiday of the K-12 bunch: The Last Day of School.

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The Smithfield Herald

Community Notes

Divine Destiny Adult Care will host "Shop With a Purpose," a fundraiser, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at the center, 612 Powell St., Smithfield.

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The Smithfield Herald

Libraries split on racy bestseller

"Fifty Shades of Grey" is the first novel in an erotic trilogy by E.L. James. Released last year by a little-known Australian publisher, the book skyrocketed to the top of bestseller lists, selling about 10 million copies.

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The Smithfield Herald

Summer Camps

Johnston County 4-H has openings in the following summer camps for youths and adults.

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Tue May 29, 2012

The Smithfield Herald

Town to crack down on chickens

As the town council debates whether to allow urban chickens, proponents of the rule change have said many Smithfield residents already have illegal backyard coops.

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Sun May 27, 2012

News Observer

Train hits pedestrian at Smithfield crossing

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The Clayton News

Johnston County Arts Council marks 40 years

Forty years after its inception the Johnston County Arts Council is going strong and touching the lives of folks all over Johnston County.

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Sat May 26, 2012

The Smithfield Herald

Community Notes

A flag-retirement service is scheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at American Legion Post 132, 100 Pitchi St., Smithfield.

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The Smithfield Herald

Smithfield welcomes manager

More than 100 town residents and businesspeople got the chance Monday evening to meet Smithfield's new town manager.

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The Smithfield Herald

Smithfield church focused on youth

Every other Sunday, the Smithfield Herald spotlights a local church in "Houses of Worship." Pastors who want to feature their church should send an email to ccampbell@newsobserver.com. South Smithfield has long been a popular destination for young families looking to raise kids within walking distance of an elementary school.

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Fri May 25, 2012

The Smithfield Herald

Faith Notes

The annual Back-to-God service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Sunday, May 27, at Benson Grove Baptist Church on N.C. 50 five miles north of Benson.

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Thu May 24, 2012

The Village Voice

U.S. Special Forces Sergeant Charged In Chinese Gun-Trafficking Ring

A sergeant in a U.S. Special Forces National Guard unit faces a 20-year prison sentence for his alleged involvement in a multi-national gun-trafficking ring where he provided semi-automatic weapons to Chinese nationals who would then ship the guns to China.

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Fuquay-Varina Independent

Hicks, Worthington exchange vows

Amanda Hicks and Joseph Worthington were united in marriage on April 2, 2011 at Shiloh Baptist Church, Garner, NC.

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Wed May 23, 2012

The Clayton News

Community Notes: May 23

Clayton Youth Theater is sponsoring a "Christmas in July" shopping extravaganza at The Clayton Center 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 14 and they need vendors.

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