Wilson’s Mills
Bradley Betterton Named First Athletic Director For Wilson’s Mills High
WILSON’S MILLS – Wilson’s Mills High has announced that Bradley Betterton has been selected as the first athletic director for the Green Waves. Betterton has served as the athletic director…
Annual Chlorine Treatment Scheduled For Johnston West Water System
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County Public Utilities will begin its annual water treatment change this week, temporarily switching disinfection methods for customers served by the Johnston West water distribution system. Starting…
Smithfield Council Rejects Revised 1,000+ Home Bellamy Subdivision
SMITHFIELD — After a nearly three-hour public hearing before a standing-room-only crowd, the Smithfield Town Council voted 5-2 on Feb. 17 to deny a revised proposal for the Bellamy subdivision,…
Vehicle Overturns After Going Over Retaining Wall
WILSON’S MILLS — Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning after a car drove over a retaining wall and overturned. The incident happened shortly after 11 a.m. at the…
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…
Johnston County Man Celebrates $2 Million Win
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A routine work break to a local convenience store turned into an unforgettable moment for Harlee Aliff of Kenly when he won the first $2 million top…
Despite Fewer Homes And Land Offer, Bellamy Project Faces Uphill Battle
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council will take up a revised proposal for the controversial Bellamy subdivision at its Feb. 17 meeting, where council members will consider both a voluntary…
Fiery Wreck Leaves One Dead, One Critically Injured
CLAYTON – One person was killed and another critically injured early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash. Troopers responded at 1:52 a.m. Sunday to a motor vehicle collision on Powhatan…
County Advances New Social Services Building
Architect employed; construction manager retained By The Smithfield Weekly Sun SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Commissioners took two steps Monday morning toward construction of a long-awaited new home…
Family Displaced After Fire Destroys Wilson’s Mills Home
WILSON’S MILLS — A family of four was displaced Monday morning after a fire destroyed a doublewide mobile home on Poplar Drive, off Wilson’s Mills Road. Fire crews from Wilson’s…
Johnston County EMS Begins Service At New Wilson’s Mills Station
WILSON’S MILLS – Johnston County Emergency Services has officially added a new emergency medical services (EMS) unit to its system. Designated as EMS 16, the ambulance will strengthen emergency medical…
Personnel Actions Approved By Johnston County School Board
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education approved several personnel changes during its Dec. 9 meeting, acting on recommendations from Superintendent Dr. David Pearce. The board approved a three-year…
