Wilson’s Mills

Wilson’s Mills Announces 3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck Event
A Family-Friendly Day of Big Trucks, Big Fun, and Community Connection WILSON’S MILLS, NC — The Town of Wilson’s Mills invites families from across the region to its 3rd Annual…
19-Year-Old Wanted In Wilson’s Mills Shooting Investigation
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — Police are searching for a 19-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a shooting that left a teenager seriously injured. Julez Giles Ingram is wanted on charges…
Honoring A Life: Family And Friends Remember Joseph Wilder Jr. On What Would Have Been 75th Birthday
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — Family and friends gathered at Wilson’s Mills Community Cemetery on March 27 for a balloon release honoring what would have been the 75th birthday of the…

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…

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…








