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Good morning Smithfield! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- See how Downtown Smithfieldās new look could change your everyday routine.
- What this new credential means for Smithfieldās interim town manager
- How a hot-car arrest in Smithfield highlights dangers for pets this summer
Also on today's calendar: Relay For Life of Johnston County and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 56 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 68.
- Sunday: A shower; windy in the a.m., with a high of 74 and low of 41 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Downtown Smithfield initiative debuts new look, digital presence (johnstoniannews.com) ā Downtown Smithfield is rolling out a fresh brand identity and revamped website as part of a five-year plan to attract more visitors and investment. The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation says the new look aligns with upcoming Market Street parking changes and ongoing streetscape upgrades, aiming to showcase the riverfront character and spark continued redevelopment. 
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2. Kimberly Pickett Credentialed By International Local Government Management Organization (jocoreport.com) ā Smithfieldās interim town manager, Kimberly T. Pickett, has earned a prestigious professional credential from the International City/County Management Association, recognizing her commitment to ethical and effective local government. She says the achievement reflects her dedication to the Smithfield community sheās called home since childhood and her ongoing work with town staff and residents. Ā Ā Ā
3. Man arrested, charged with leaving dog in hot car near Johnston County Courthouse (wral.com) ā Smithfield police rescued a bulldog left in a hot car outside the Johnston County Courthouse and charged the owner with animal cruelty, underscoring how quickly pets can be endangered in heat. With temperatures already hitting 90 degrees and drought conditions building, the piece also explains North Carolina laws and warning signs of heat stress so Smithfield residents know when and how to act. Ā Ā Ā
4. Second Arrest Made In Burglary; Charges Dropped Against First Suspect (jocoreport.com) ā A Smithfield woman has been charged in a November 2025 Johnston County break-in, while charges against the man first accused in the case have been dropped for lack of evidence. Deputies say the burglary involved an abandoned U-Haul and several stolen household items, and prosecutors noted the original victim no longer wished to pursue that case. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Smithfield
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Upcoming Events in
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Easter Jubilee
Live at The Rudy Theatre, 300 N Raiford St, Selma
12:45 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Relay For Life of Johnston County
Smithfield-Selma High School , 700 M Durwood Stephenson Pkwy , Smithfield
1:00 pm -
Jefferson Starship
Paul A. Johnston Auditorium , Tart Building , 269 College Rd , Smithfield
7:00 pm -
Baseball/Girls Soccer/Softball vs. Meadow
Smithfield Middle , 1455 Buffalo Rd , Smithfield
4:15 pm -
Business Resiliency Workshop
Triangle East Chamber of Commerce , 1115 Outlet Center Dr , Smithfield -
SSS Blood Drive
Smithfield-Selma High Smithfield, NC 27577
8:00 am -
Conference Track Meet
Smithfield Middle , 10381 US-301 South , Four Oaks
4:00 pm -
Baseball/Girls Soccer/Softball at Princeton
Smithfield Middle , 101 Dr Donnie H Jones Jr Blvd W , Princeton
4:15 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
š£ Smithfield Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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Spring Games Special Olympics: 3 days
Smithfield-Selma High Smithfield, NC 27577
7:00 am -
Moms Unhinged
The Clayton Center , 111 E Second St , Clayton
7:00 pm -
Baseball/Girls Soccer/Softball vs. Meadow
Smithfield Middle 1455 Buffalo Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577, USA
4:15 pm -
Business Resiliency Workshop
Triangle East Chamber of Commerce 1115 Outlet Center Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577
Friday April 17
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ******Missing pomeranianis.
4 total....3 are sable 1 red so hes red on her face and black at the ends of her hair on her body, 1 is is a chocolate so shes all light brown andā¦ (Nextdoor Grabtown Rd) - Congratulations š to me getting here wasn't that easy but I'm not a quitter.
I always work hard so I can achieve my goals. A Certified Crypto Trader,I know I am destined to make it bigger, This recognition is surely deservedā¦ (Nextdoor Waterview)
- Adidas America, Inc. posted a job opening for P/T Retail Store Associate - Carolina Premium, 6185, Smithfield, NC in Smithfield. Apply here.
- Aeropostale posted a job opening for PT Store Supervisor in Smithfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithfield here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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