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Smithfield, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

Coffee in hand, Smithfield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Smithfield wildflower farm is shaping one student’s future
  • Selma woman held in Smithfield jail on four felony charges

Also on today's calendar: Classic Country Jubilee and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 72.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Johnston County Student Grows With Local Farm (jocoreport.com) — A University of Mount Olive senior is turning years of work at Garrett Wildflower Seed Farm in Smithfield into a hands-on education in conservation-focused agriculture. Growing up in Four Oaks, he now balances long hours on the Johnston County farm with college studies, applying precision agriculture skills to support native seed production for wildlife and habitat projects nationwide.
   

• Selma Woman Faces Four Felony Charges Involving Juvenile (jocoreport.com) — A 50-year-old Selma-area woman has been arrested on four felony charges involving a juvenile and is being held without bond at the Johnston County Detention Center in Smithfield. Authorities say the case was reported earlier this month, but are withholding further details to protect the minor involved while the investigation continues.
   

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  • I have a samsung Refridgerator where the panel on the front is "stuck" - no buttons will work.
    A previous service stated it was the fan, and they ordered, but have never come back to install and we cannot reach them on the phone for over a… (Nextdoor Mallard Rd)
  • American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time) in Smithfield. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Smithfield

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