Traffic
Highway 39 Reopens Following Serious Crash
SELMA – A violent collision shut down a busy Johnston County roadway for several hours today. The accident happened at 11:30am at the intersection of Highway 39 and Old Beulah…
DOT overspending blasted by state auditor at Senate committee
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Lawmakers blasted the N.C. Department of Transportation for careless overspending, suggesting the DOT is using the coronavirus to “cover up” irresponsible…
Police Identify 71 Year-Old Driver Killed In Crash
Smithfield Police have released the name of a motorist who died in a two vehicle accident Monday afternoon in West Smithfield. The collision occurred around 3:40pm on W. Market Street…
Pickup, Tractor Trailer Collide
A tractor trailer and pickup truck collided Monday night outside of Clayton. The accident was reported just past 9:00pm on Highway 42 East at Motorcycle Road. A pickup truck traveling…
Fatal Afternoon Crash Under Investigation
Smithfield Police are investigating a traffic accident that claimed one life. Around 3:40pm, two vehicles collided on W. Market Street (US 70) at Durwood Stephenson Highway in West Smithfield. After…
State’s Piedmont Passenger Rail Service Suspends Operations
Passengers can change reservations, travel on Carolinian trains RALEIGH – Starting Monday, May 18, people traveling between Raleigh and Charlotte will make trips on Carolinian trains 79 and 80. The…
Injuries Reported In Head On Collision
Several people were injured in a head on collision this afternoon in southern Johnston County. The crash happened around 4:30pm on Dragstrip Road near McLamb Road off Highway 242 South…
1 Person Killed In Head On Collision
BENSON – One person was killed in a head on collision this morning. The crash was reported at 10:34AM on Highway 50 just south of the Benson city limits near…
Person Found Shot Inside Wrecked Vehicle Near Johnston-Wake County Line
Law enforcement officers are investigating a shooting that left one person injured. Wake County deputies responded to a shooting call around 12:30 this afternoon at the intersection of Highway 96…
Deputies Apprehend Subject Following Vehicle Pursuit
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office arrested one person following a brief pursuit with a car that had been reported stolen in Johnston County. Deputies have charged 19-year-old Karel Salvador Gonzalez-Mendoza…
Truck Strikes Brogden Road Bridge
A tractor trailer carrying an overheight load struck the Brogden Road Bridge over Interstate 95 at Exit 93 Tuesday afternoon. The NC DOT sent inspectors to check out the bridge…
Are Delivery Drivers Covered Under Their Own Car Insurance? Key Factors To Know
Since the start of the pandemic, there is increased demand for delivery drivers. Whether it’s for a restaurant, grocery store, medical supply or pharmacy, drivers need to be aware of…
