Micro
Charges Filed In Fatal US 301 Motorcycle Crash
MICRO – Charges have been filed in connection with a fatal motorcycle crash near Micro. According to the State Highway Patrol, Anthony Lee Myers, 40, of Kenly has been charged…
Johnston County Troopers Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Wreck
MICRO — A 67-year-old motorcyclist was killed Monday evening in a collision near Micro, according to the State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 5:12 p.m. at the intersection of…
Deputies: Woman Pulled Gun On Passenger During I-95 Dispute
MICRO — A Clayton woman is accused of pointing a handgun at a passenger during a heated dispute on Interstate 95, forcing the victim out of the vehicle before driving…
Fire Destroys Shed Behind Kenly Home
KENLY — The Johnston County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of an early morning fire that destroyed a shed behind a home. Fire crews were dispatched around 4:00…
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…
Southbound I-95 Lanes Back Open Following Major Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Southbound lanes of Interstate 95 near Micro have reopened after being shut down for several hours Tuesday morning due to a crash involving two tractor-trailers. The collision…
Driver Flees After Crashing Into Johnston County School Bus
MICRO — The State Highway Patrol is searching for the driver of a pickup truck involved in a hit-and-run collision with a Johnston County school bus Tuesday afternoon. The incident…
KS Bank Funds New Fire Truck For Micro Volunteer FD
SMITHFIELD – KS Bank has partnered with the Micro Fire Department to help bring a brand-new fire truck to the community. The funding reflects the bank’s ongoing commitment to empowering…
Former Dollar General Employee Charged With Embezzlement
MICRO — A former employee at a Dollar General store in Johnston County is facing embezzlement charges after authorities say she stole over $1,600 from the retailer through fraudulent transactions.…
Baskets Bloom With Treats At Clayton’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
CLAYTON – Families are enjoying sweet treats following the Town of Clayton’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by Clayton Parks and Recreation. It took a matter of minutes to scoop…
Deputy Sheriff Rescues Woman And Child Trapped Inside Burning Home
MICRO – A Johnston County deputy sheriff is credited with rescuing a woman and her 5 year-old daughter from a house fire. Around 9:00am today (Wednesday), several fire departments were…
Man Accused Of Trespassing, Assaulting Police Officers
SELMA – Three Selma police officers sustained minor injuries during the arrest of a trespassing suspect. Bobby Ray Pilkington, of S. College Avenue, Kenly is facing multiple charges stemming from…
