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“A Sheet Of Ice!” – Driver Slides Off Buffalo Road
SELMA – “A sheet of ice!” That’s what the driver of this overturned truck loaded with bread said about the road conditions, Thursday morning. “I should have stayed home,” he…
Fire Truck Struck By Car At Accident Scene
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Cleveland Fire Department vehicle was struck while at an accident scene, Wednesday afternoon. Fire Chief Chris Ellington said crews were on the scene of a traffic…
Motor Grader Catches Fire While Clearing Interstate
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A NC Department of Transportation motor grader was destroyed by flames, Wednesday night. The heavy piece of equipment was being used to clear snow and ice from…
Tractor Trailer Crash Closes Interstate 95
MICRO – Southbound lanes of Interstate 95 near Micro have been closed due to a tractor trailer accident. A semi hauling lumber overturned in the southbound lanes, near the 102…
US 301 Bridge Over The Neuse River Will Be Replaced
SMITHFIELD – Work to remove and replace the US 301 bridge spanning the Neuse River south of Smithfield will begin this spring, after the state highway department awarded a $9.4…
3 Dead After Driver Slams Into Tree
ANGIER – Thee people died early Friday morning after a vehicle slammed into a tree. The accident was reported around 1:30am on Kennebec Road at Plum Bush Court, between Angier…
NC 210 Bridge Replacement Project Ahead Of Schedule
SMITHFIELD – The NC Department of Transportation says the project to replace a bridge on NC Highway 210 near Smithfield is ahead of schedule. The two lane bridge over Middle…
Major Johnston County Routes Getting New Numbers
CLAYTON – Several major routes in the Clayton/Garner area off Interstate 40 are getting new names and highway designation numbers. The changes include: A contractor for the N.C. Department of…
Three People Seriously Injured In Traffic Collision
SELMA – A couple in a pickup truck were traveling on Bizzell Grove Church Road, Friday afternoon, when the driver of a passenger car on Hinnant-Edgerton Road, failed to stop…
Elderly Couple Killed In Head-On Collision
DUNN – An elderly couple is dead after a two vehicle accident not far from their home in Harnett County. The crash happened at 4:08pm Thursday on Fairground Road at…
Pedestrian Struck In Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a pickup truck on Market Street in Downtown Smithfield. It happened at 1:14pm Tuesday at the corner of Market and…
School Bus Involved In Minor Accident With Tractor Trailer
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Johnston County public school bus was rear-ended by a tractor trailer, Thursday afternoon. The accident was reported at 2:50pm on US 701 South, between Barefoot Road…
