Smithfield, VA

Smithfield Foods has awarded nearly $800,000 in educational scholarships to 126 students attending 10 colleges and universities for the 2026-27 academic year. “As students head back to campus this fall, we’re proud to support the educational goals of our employees’ families,” said Jim Monroe, vice president of corporate affairs for the Smithfield, Virginia, company. “Through […] The post Smithfield Foods Scholarships Award Nearly $800,000 appeared first on High Plains Journal.

Nancy Kay Lassiter Joyner aka “Kay”, “Kay Belle” and “Lassie”, age 80, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at the SECU Hospice House of Smithfield after a period of declining health.

Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp., the Virginia company that runs a pork plant in Tar Heel, will pay $245,000 and provide other relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The agency announced the deal Thursday from Raleigh.

A Smithfield woman died in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday at the intersection of Foursquare Road and Courthouse Highway.

A 75-year-old Smithfield woman died after being struck by a Nissan Rogue in a shopping center parking lot Thursday afternoon, Virginia State Police said.

The officer won't face charges for giving Flock data to the FBI despite violating state law, Smithfield police said they were told by the Commonwealth's Attorney.