You could say Smithfield is a little obsessed with pork products, but that would understate how deeply hogs are woven into the history and life of this town of about 8,300 on a hill over the Pagan ...

SMITHFIELD, Va. - The local charity run is the Hog Jog. The mascot for the wine festival is Pig-o-noir. October brings the Bacon & Bourbon Fest. The town museum promises the "World's Oldest Ham." The ...

SMITHFIELD, Va. – The local charity run is the Hog Jog. The mascot for the wine festival is Pig-o-noir. October brings the Bacon & Bourbon Fest. The town museum promises the “World’s Oldest Ham.” The ...

SMITHFIELD, Va. - The local charity run is the Hog Jog. The mascot for the wine festival is Pig-o-noir. October brings the Bacon & Bourbon Fest. The town museum promises the "World's Oldest Ham." The ...

SMITHFIELD, Va. — When you think of Smithfield, you probably think of bacon, pork, or ham. But what about the town itself? "It's the best place to be," said Jim Abict, the owner of The Christmas Store ...

Don't get all salty, because the ham stays here. In response to a Washington Post story about the shuttering of its oldest smokehouse, Smithfield Foods wants to make sure its customers know they're ...

The local charity run is the Hog Jog. The mascot for the wine festival is Pig-o-noir. October brings the Bacon & Bourbon Fest. The town museum promises the “World’s Oldest Ham.” The rescue truck at ...

Sliced ham sitting on a wood cutting board next to garnishes and a serving fork - Diana Miller/Getty Images We all have our favorite foods whether it's pizza, ice cream, a well-cooked steak, or ham.