Archer Lodge
Suspected Firebug Faces First-Degree Arson Charge In South Murphrey Road Blaze
ARCHER LODGE — A Johnston County man arrested Feb. 16 in connection with a fire behind an Archer Lodge business is now facing additional felony charges stemming from a separate…
Annual Chlorine Treatment Scheduled For Johnston West Water System
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County Public Utilities will begin its annual water treatment change this week, temporarily switching disinfection methods for customers served by the Johnston West water distribution system. Starting…
Suspected Firebug Arrested Minutes After Fire; Investigators Probe Second Incident
ARCHER LODGE — A Johnston County man with a history of fire-related crimes was arrested Monday night just minutes after authorities say he set a blaze behind an Archer Lodge…
Driver Arrested After Chase In Stolen Vehicle
CLAYTON — A Raleigh man is facing numerous charges after allegedly leading officers from multiple law enforcement agencies on a pursuit Tuesday morning in a stolen vehicle. Clayton Police initially…
Traffic Stop Unravels String Of Vehicle Break-Ins
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A rash of vehicle break-ins has been solved thanks in part to a routine traffic stop by Zebulon Police. Authorities say two suspects are now in custody…
Two Suffer Minor Injuries In House Fire
CLAYTON — Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries Tuesday morning after a fire broke out at a home off Buffalo Road in northern Johnston County. The blaze was reported…
Man Arrested On Exploitation Charges After Suspicious Vehicle Call
ARCHER LODGE – A 25-year-old Raleigh man was arrested Nov. 16 after deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle off Covered Bridge Road in the Archer Lodge community,…
2025 Municipal Election Results
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Low voter turnout marked Tuesday’s 2025 municipal elections across Johnston County, but one of the night’s biggest surprises came in Smithfield, where longtime District 4 Councilman David…
Local Flag Replacement Program Promotes Patriotism And Respect
CLAYTON – In a quiet but powerful show of patriotism, the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 71 has launched a unique flag replacement program that is making a…
School Bus Collides With Garbage Truck; No Students Onboard
CLAYTON – A Johnston County school bus was involved in a traffic collision Monday afternoon after reportedly crossing the center line and striking a garbage truck traveling in the opposite…
Johnston County Bridge Replacement Project Requires Detour
ARCHER LODGE – The Wendell Road bridge crossing Buffalo Creek in northern Johnston County will close starting Monday, September 8 for several months for reconstruction. An N.C. Department of Transportation…
Accident Causes Traffic Delays
ARCHER LODGE – Two cars narrowly missed striking head-on, on Covered Bridge Road east of Archer Lodge, Tuesday morning. The driver of a white pickup truck suffered minor injuries when…
