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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…
State Troopers: Alcohol, Speed Factors In Deadly US 70 Crash
PRINCETON — A Princeton man has been charged with felony death by motor vehicle and driving while impaired following a fatal crash Sunday afternoon on U.S. 70 in Johnston County,…
Good Samaritan Injured After Being Struck By Semi At Accident Scene
SELMA — A man who stopped to help others following a traffic accident Saturday afternoon was seriously injured when he was struck by a passing tractor-trailer. The accident happened around…
Driver Arrested After Two-County Chase
NEWTON GROVE — A Saturday night traffic stop in southern Johnston County turned into a high-speed chase through two counties before ending in a crash near Newton Grove. According to…
Market Street Task Force Formed As Town Requests 90-Day Extension From NCDOT
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council voted unanimously on Dec. 16 to form a Market Street Task Force Action Committee and to request a 90-day extension from the North Carolina…
Two Killed In Fiery Single-Vehicle Crash In Sampson County
SAMPSON COUNTY – Two people were killed Saturday night in a single-vehicle crash on NC 411 (Harrells Highway) just east of Garland, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.…
Two Injured In Collision At Four-Way Stop Intersection
SELMA — A two-vehicle collision at the four-way stop on NC 42 East and Thanksgiving Fire Road sent both drivers to the hospital Thursday. A passenger car collided with a…
Benson Man Killed On His Birthday In Head-On Crash
BENSON – A Benson man was killed on his birthday and four others were injured Saturday afternoon in a violent head-on collision on U.S. 301 just south of Benson, near…
Pickup Hit By Amtrak Train
SELMA — A pickup truck driver was injured early Thursday after authorities say he drove around lowered crossing arms and was struck by an Amtrak train in Selma. Selma police…
NCDOT Delays Downtown Smithfield Parking Removal Until After Christmas
SMITHFIELD — A planned NCDOT safety project that would eliminate on-street parking along a stretch of East Market Street in downtown Smithfield has been postponed until after Christmas, state transportation…
Three Hurt In Early-Morning Crash On Interstate 40
MEADOW COMMUNITY – Three people were injured early Tuesday when two vehicles collided on Interstate 40 in the Meadow community. The crash was reported at 12:22 a.m. in the eastbound…
60-Year-Old Pedestrian Identified In Deadly Hit-And-Run
HARNETT COUNTY — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a 60-year-old pedestrian dead in Harnett County. At about 10:49 a.m. Friday, a caller…
