Traffic
Police Officer Cited In Crash That Injures Two People
The NC Highway Patrol has cited a Clayton police officer for causing a two car crash that injured two people. The accident happened on May 19th on Highway 210 about two…
Non-Tax Paid Liquor Seized From DWI Suspect
A 69 year-old man is accused of having non-tax paid liquor in his possession. Around 12:46am Sunday, Smithfield Police stopped a 2017 Nissan for a traffic violation on W. Market…
Buffalo Road Widening Project To Begin This Month
UPDATE June 3rd – The NC DOT now says the road improvement project will begin in July 2020 and not in June 2020 as originally reported. ARCHER LODGE – Work…
May 2020 NC DOT Road Additions
Johnston County Commissioners approved the following roads this month to State Maintained System: Prestwood Lane, River Mist Trail, and Haven Ridge Drive – Prestwood Subdivision – Wilders Township Shadowbark Drive…
Deputy Crashes Patrol Car During Chase
A Johnston County deputy sheriff was involved in an accident Friday afternoon during a two-county chase. Around 2:00pm, SAFE Team deputies attempted to stop a car on Interstate 95 in…
Crash Injures Elderly Driver
SMITHFIELD – An elderly driver was injured in a single vehicle accident around Noon today near Smithfield. The accident occurred on Brogden Road. A 79 year-old driver was headed westbound…
Senators grill DOT officials on pre-COVID overspending
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — The state Department of Transportation defended its overspending and planned reforms to a skeptical Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday, May 27.…
Update: Charges Filed In Fatal Smithfield Traffic Accident
Smithfield Police have filed charges against a motorist they say caused a deadly crash last week on W. Market Street (US 70) at Durwood Stephenson Highway. Elvia Santiago, 32, of…
Multiple Craven County Highway Ramps Closing For Improvements
Closures dates are weather dependent NEW BERN – Several Craven County highway ramps are expected to close this week as the N.C. Department of Transportation continues work to upgrade U.S.…
Benson Man Struck By Car
A Benson man was seriously injured after being struck by a car. Raleigh Police said officers responded to a collision at 11:07am Monday involving a pedestrian who was struck by…
Two Vehicle Crash Injures 3 People
FOUR OAKS – Three people were transported to the hospital following a collision between a pickup truck and SUV. One of the three injuries was said to be serious. The…
Highway Patrol Encouraging Safe Travel During Memorial Holiday
As the summer vacation season fast approaches, the State Highway Patrol is encouraging motorists to keep safety at the forefront throughout Memorial Day weekend. Increased travel could potentially be seen…
