Locke, Mandy. (2006, October 5). "Judge to address swindling claim[permanent dead link]", The News & Observer "Ethridge began working in Smithfield in the mid-1970s, one of two lawyers who were the first blacks to set up a practice in Johnston County. In those days, a billboard greeted people driving into town on U.S. 70 with the words 'The KKKK welcomes you to Smithfield'"
