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Selma Police Complete Investigation Into Incident Where Woman Was Dragged 1,300 Feet
SELMA — Selma Police announced today (Thursday) they have completed their investigation into an incident in which a woman lying in a snow-covered street was struck and dragged by a…
Selma Man Arrested After 100 MPH Chase
SELMA — A Selma man wanted on outstanding drug charges was arrested by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office following a high-speed pursuit that reportedly reached speeds of 100 mph. According…
SHP: Winter Storm Leads To 82 Crashes, Dozens Of Calls For Service In Johnston County
JOHNSTON COUNTY — The State Highway Patrol has responded to 82 traffic collisions in Johnston County since a winter storm moved into the area over the weekend. As of 6…
Woman Lying In Snow-Covered Street Struck, Dragged By Vehicle
Feb. 5, 2026 – This story has been updated: Feb. 1, 2026SELMA — A woman lying motionless in a snow-covered street was struck and dragged by a pickup truck Saturday…
Deputies: Driver Was Speeding At 103 MPH While Impaired, Child In Car
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A 24-year-old Goldsboro woman was arrested late Saturday after a Johnston County deputy allegedly caught her driving 103 miles per hour on a snow-covered highway. A deputy…
Wanted Man Arrested After Chase, Passenger Rescued From Burning Car
CLAYTON — A wanted man was arrested Thursday afternoon after a brief chase that ended with his car crashing, catching fire, and a passenger being rescued by police. Clayton Police…
UPDATE: Smithfield Man Charged After Head-On Collision Critically Injures One Person
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield man has been charged with causing a head-on collision Monday afternoon that left one person critically injured. Smithfield Police said the crash happened at 4:39 P.M.…
Clayton Woman Faces Multiple Charges After DWI Arrest
CLAYTON — A 45-year-old Clayton woman faces multiple charges following her arrest for allegedly driving while impaired. Amy Lynn Young, of Breland Drive, was stopped by a Johnston County sheriff’s…
State Shifting NEVI Strategy To Put EV Charging Stations Where Needed Most
RALEIGH – North Carolina transportation officials are hoping a strategic shift will allow them to buildout electric vehicle charging stations in more places where they are needed. The N.C. Department…
Box Truck Hits Brick Column At Food Lion
SMITHFIELD — A box truck sideswiped a brick column outside the Food Lion on W. Market Street Monday afternoon, causing bricks to fall to the ground. No pedestrians were hit…
Two Teens Killed In Head-On Crash
SAMPSON COUNTY – Two people were killed Friday morning in a head-on crash involving a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer in Sampson County. The State Highway Patrol said the collision…
Car Slams Into Convenience Store
BENSON — A vehicle crashed into the side of a Benson convenience store Wednesday afternoon, injuring one person and forcing the business to close. The crash happened at Benson Mart,…
