Wilson’s Mills
UPDATE: Wilson’s Mills Police Identify Hit-And-Run Suspect, Warrant Issued
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — A suspect has been identified and a warrant issued in connection with a hit-and-run crash that escalated into a second collision in Wilson’s Mills last week.…
Budget Approved As County Receives New Data On Cost Of Growth
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston County Commissioners adopted a $434.9 million budget Monday that lowers the property tax rate, fully funds requests from Johnston County Public Schools and Johnston Community College,…
Motorcycle Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A 21-year-old Archer Lodge man died Saturday night after crashing a motorcycle while fleeing from a Johnston County deputy. The incident began around 11:55 p.m. when…
Audio Equipment Reported Stolen From Local Church
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft at a church near Clayton after audio equipment and other items were reported stolen from a storage building.…
Wilson’s Mills Adopts Council-Manager Form Of Government
Leighanna Worley named first town manager WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — The Town of Wilson’s Mills has adopted a council-manager form of government, formally shifting administrative authority from elected officials to…
Wilson’s Mills Shooting Suspect Arrested
Updated Story WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — A 19-year-old wanted in connection with a Wilson’s Mills shooting that left a teenager seriously injured has been arrested in Raleigh. Julez Giles Ingram…
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…
