Traffic
Man Hit, Killed After Vehicle Breaks Down On U.S. 70
WILSON’S MILLS – A man was struck and killed late Friday while attempting to cross U.S. 70 near Wilson’s Mills Road, according to the Wilson’s Mills Police Department. The crash…
JCSO: Driver, Passenger Arrested After Brief Parking Lot Chase
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY – A routine traffic stop in a busy retail area turned into a dangerous chase Sunday morning, ending with two Clayton men in custody on drug and felony…
I-40 Trash Pile Finally Cleared
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A large, foul-smelling pile of garbage that sat in the middle of Interstate 40 for a week was finally removed Thursday, ending days of complaints from frustrated…
Report: Driver Flees After Striking DOT Message Board
WILSON’S MILLS — A motorist who reportedly struck a highway message board along I-42 (U.S. 70) late Wednesday left the scene before being located by first responders several miles away.…
Driver Charged After Car Slams Into Guardrail
SELMA — No serious injuries were reported Wednesday night after a car struck the end cap of a guardrail on Thanksgiving Fire Road near N.C. 96. The single-vehicle crash was…
NCDMV Unveils Highway Work Zone Driver Training Courses
ROCKY MOUNT – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is releasing highway work zone driver training courses, as required by Session Law 2024-30, ahead of its Dec. 1 deadline. The courses…
Smithfield Outlines Downtown Parking Plan Ahead Of NCDOT Changes
SMITHFIELD – One day after the N.C. Department of Transportation announced it will soon remove on-street parking from a section of East Market Street (U.S. 70 Business) to address long-standing…
Motorcycle Seized After Two-County Pursuit
BENSON – A traffic stop quickly escalated into a two-county pursuit Saturday, ending with the arrest of a Cumberland County man and the seizure of his motorcycle. Benson Police say…
Market Street Parking To Be Eliminated Under NCDOT Plan
SMITHFIELD – On-street parking on East Market Street (US 70 Business) in downtown Smithfield will be removed soon to improve safety. The N.C. Department of Transportation will be making this…
UPDATE: Two Teenagers Killed In High Speed Pursuit Identified
KENLY – A late-night high-speed chase through Wayne and Johnston counties ended in tragedy when a vehicle fleeing State Highway Patrol troopers crashed on a rural road near Kenly, killing…
Semi Hauling Garbage Overturns On Interstate 40
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A tractor-trailer loaded with garbage overturned Thursday afternoon on Interstate 40 in Johnston County, blocking traffic for several hours. The crash occurred shortly after 1 p.m. near…
NC 42 East Reopens After Multi-Car Accident
CLAYTON — A four-car accident shut down both directions of NC Highway 42 east of Clayton around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. The crash occurred at the intersection of NC 42 and…
