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Johnston County Tanker Crash Leaves One Dead
CLAYTON, N.C. – A Selma man was killed at approximately 2:06 p.m. Monday when his tanker truck overturned on I-42 Eastbound, formerly the US 70 Clayton Bypass, in Johnston County.…
Sheriff’s Office: Domestic Shooting Leaves Woman Dead, Teen Wounded
CLAYTON, N.C. — A Clayton man has been charged with murder after authorities say he fatally shot his girlfriend and wounded her teenage son early Saturday morning. Johnston County deputies…
Area Police Team Up For Wilson’s Mills Checkpoint
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — Johnston County law enforcement officers conducted a multi-agency traffic checkpoint Friday night in the Town of Wilson’s Mills aimed at reducing crashes caused by motor vehicle…
Public Meeting On Downtown Smithfield Traffic Changes Postponed To March 23rd
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Town of Smithfield’s joint meeting with the Town’s DOT Task Force to discuss upcoming roadway and traffic changes affecting…
Police Arrest Man After Indecent Exposure Report Inside Business
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — A Raleigh man with prior convictions for indecent exposure was arrested March 12 after police said he exposed himself inside a Johnston County store. Officers with…
American Leadership Academy Qualifies Six For State Wrestling Championships
GREENSBORO, N.C. — In just their second season competing in the NCHSAA, the American Leadership Academy Patriots wrestling program has firmly established itself as one of the fastest-rising teams in…
Community Blood Drive Planned March 19 In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Johnston County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and the Smithfield Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. will host a Community Blood…
NCDMV Expands Private Road Testing To Adult Drivers
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) has announced an expansion of its successful partnership with private driver education schools to include road testing for adult drivers.…
Drivers Urged To Use Caution As Smithfield Streets Undergo Resurfacing
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Town of Smithfield will launch a multi-week street resurfacing project the week of March 16, with work taking place across several neighborhoods in phases over the…
Social Security Matters – When Will I Get Full Credit For Delaying My SS Retirement?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: The time is nearing that I want to…
Johnston County Deputies Investigate Deadly Shooting Near Clayton
March 16, 2026 This story has been updated: March 14, 2026CLAYTON, N.C. — One person is dead and another injured following a shooting early Saturday morning off NC 42 East…
Councilman Calls For Pause On $6 Million Smithfield Stadium Work
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Questions about transparency and the potential cost of relocating park amenities are resurfacing as Smithfield moves forward with plans to build a $6 million baseball stadium at…
