Committee Weighs Using Tougher Audits To Get NC DOT Spending Under Control
By Julie Havlak
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Lawmakers are trying to fix the Department of Transportation’s spending problems that triggered mass layoffs, project delays, and...
Driver Critically Injured After Large Tree Limb Falls On Car
A woman was critically injured Sunday afternoon in northern Johnston County after a large tree limb fell on her car. The accident happened about...
NCDOT Clears Roads Following Hurricane Isaias
A total of 45 closures were reported across the state
RALEIGH – State transportation crews, particularly east of Interstate 95, spent Tuesday clearing trees felled by...
Murder Charge Pending In Fatal 100+ MPH Crash
CLAYTON - The State Highway Patrol has released the name of an innocent driver killed by an out of control vehicle speeding more than...
Motorcycle With No License Plate Gets The Attention Of Deputies
CLAYTON - A Johnston County man was arrested on felony charges after deputies stopped his motorcycle because it didn't have a license plate. Michael...
Traffic Stop Leads To Felony Charges
SAFE Team deputies said they seized approximately one pound of marijuana, an undisclosed amount of cash, and impounded a car following a traffic stop...
DMV Adjusts Road Test Waiver Requirements For Drivers 18 And Over
Waiver to remain in place until road tests resume
RALEIGH – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is providing clarification for road test waiver requirements to...
Driver Involved In Crash Arrested For DWI
ARCHER LODGE - A woman was arrested for driving while impaired after she ran off Buffalo Road into the woods. The accident was reported...
Johnston County Trooper Helps Family In Need
NC State Trooper Colby Pridgen went above and beyond the call of duty recently while assisting a family broke down along a busy highway...
Deputies Seize Marijuana And Cash
Deputies arrested a 27 year-old man during a traffic stop Sunday morning in Johnston County. A patrol deputy stopped a vehicle just after 10:00am...