Smithfield Herald

The Smithfield Herald is a community newspaper that has been serving Johnston County since 1882, publishing twice a week. Each issue reaches over 43,000 households.

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North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe sees long-sought recognition as closer than ever

1 day ago | newsobserver.com | Danielle Battaglia |Sarah Nagem

Trinity Locklear, 15, of the Lumbee tribe, dances at the Bravenation Powwow and Gathering at Pembroke at UNC-Pembroke, Saturday, March 23, 2025. [email protected] This story is co-published with The Assembly and Border Belt Independent. Jarrod Lowery remembers the frustration in his grandmother's voice as they waited in line to receive her updated enrollment card from the Lumbee tribe when he was a child.
UNC Health CEO, medical school dean, says he is leaving both jobs

2 days ago | newsobserver.com | Richard Stradling

Wesley Burks receives congratulations after he was named CEO of UNC Health and Dean of the UNC School of Medicine on Dec. 14, 2018. [email protected]@newsobser Wesley Burks, who led UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine through the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Tuesday that he will step down in September. Burks wants to spend more time with his family, including a family member with increasing health needs, he said.
Raleigh's evolving dining and event spaces

2 days ago | newsobserver.com | Renee Umsted |Anna Roman |Drew Jackson

Raleigh's dining and event scene reveals a city in transition, where closures, reinventions, and ambitious development projects shape the urban fabric. Longtime establishments such as 42nd Street Oyster Bar have shuttered, reflecting both personal losses and broader cultural shifts. Meanwhile, projects like the Midway Event Center food hall at the NC State Fair illustrate an appetite for innovation and community gathering spaces.
The old Capital Creations will be revived by one of Raleigh's best pizzas spots

2 days ago | newsobserver.com | Drew Jackson

For more than 30 years, Capital Creations was one of Raleigh's most beloved spots for carryout pizza. This summer, one of the Triangle's very best pizzerias will give it a new life. The old Capital Creations at 1842 Wake Forest Road in Raleighwill become a carryout-only version of Oakwood Pizza Box, the wildly popular Person Street pizzeria owned by Anthony Guerra. Capital Creations closed in 2023 after more than 30 years in business as one of Raleigh's most cherished pizza traditions.
A new connector opens in Clayton, bypassing the town's busiest road

3 days ago | newsobserver.com | Richard Stradling

The dotted line marks the Ranch Road extension, the two-lane road that now connects N.C. 42 east of Clayton with the Ranch Road interchange of the Clayton Bypass. Town of Clayton Drivers have a new option for getting through Clayton that avoids the most congested road in town.
Raleigh bishop recalls Pope Francis as a compassionate voice for the poor

3 days ago | newsobserver.com | Josh Shaffer |Kristen Johnson

Bishop Michael Burbidge, who led Raleigh's Catholic diocese for 10 years, fondly remembered Pope Francis as a powerful voice for the poor and the needy, a leader who considered compassion a "mandate from the Lord himself."Burbidge, who now the Bishop of Arlington in Virginia, recalled carrying the cornerstone from Raleigh's Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral to Rome to get the pontiff's blessing, where he presented it to Francis personally.
Western NC's congressman urges Trump to cut red tape on Helene disaster relief

3 days ago | newsobserver.com | Danielle Battaglia

Happy Monday! Welcome to Under the Dome. It's Danielle Battaglia. When President Donald Trump returned to office, his first official trip was to Asheville. There, he caught many by surprise when he announced that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley would oversee efforts to review the Federal Emergency Management Agency's response to Hurricane Helene. I heard even Whatley was caught off guard, but I'm still waiting (almost four months later) for him to return my call to verify.
The day Raleigh nearly burned to the ground, set ablaze by an angry mob

3 days ago | newsobserver.com | Josh Shaffer

An 1865 depiction of Charleston, S.C., being burned by Union troops near the Civil War's end. This destruction weighed heavily on Raleigh's mind as those troops entered the city. In April of 1865, Raleigh found itself under the uncomfortable thumb of the Union army, a horde of 15,000 led by the hated Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman, all of them perched on top of Dix Hill fresh from burning Atlanta, torching Columbia and beating the rebels into near-defeat.
WWE Officially Acquires Legendary Wrestling Promotion

5 days ago | newsobserver.com | Jeremy Hanna

Shortly before WrestleMania 41 Night kicks off, WWE has officially announced that they acquired the legendary Mexican wrestling promotion Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, also known as AAA. The news was announced with several iconic luchadors around the announcement desk, including Rey Mysterio, Penta, Rey Fenix, Andrade, and many more. AAA was originally founded in 1992 by Antonio Peña and Konnan.
Live Stream, TV Channel

5 days ago | newsobserver.com | Kilty Cleary

On Saturday, the NCAA Championship in women's gymnastics takes place in Fort Worth, Texas. Who will take the title at Dickies Arena? Tune in to ABC on Saturday afternoon to watch the women's college gymnastics action. How to Watch NCAA Championship in Women's Gymnastics: Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM EDT Channel: ABC Stream: Fubo (Try for free)We've already had one big upset, as No. 1-ranked LSU failed to advance out of the semifinals.