Wilson’s Mills
Motorcyclist Ejected, Injured in Clayton Crash
CLAYTON, N.C. – A motorcyclist was injured late Sunday following a crash along a busy stretch of highway in Clayton. The incident occurred on U.S. 70 near the I-42 interchange…
Commissioners Moves Forward On $134.5M School Borrowing Plan, Industrial Rezoning Draws Concern
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – The Johnston County Board of Commissioners approved a controversial rezoning request, advanced plans for a new high school in Clayton, and addressed transportation and development issues…
One Charged, One Cleared After Domestic Break-In Incident
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — One person is facing multiple charges following a domestic-related break-in attempt Tuesday morning in a residential neighborhood in Wilson’s Mills. According to Wilson’s Mills Police Chief…
Wilson’s Mills High Names First Head Football Coach
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — Wilson’s Mills High School, scheduled to open this fall, has named the first head football coach in the school’s history. Brent Bailey, a Johnston County native…
Area Police Team Up For Wilson’s Mills Checkpoint
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — Johnston County law enforcement officers conducted a multi-agency traffic checkpoint Friday night in the Town of Wilson’s Mills aimed at reducing crashes caused by motor vehicle…
Police Arrest Man After Indecent Exposure Report Inside Business
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — A Raleigh man with prior convictions for indecent exposure was arrested March 12 after police said he exposed himself inside a Johnston County store. Officers with…
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…
