November 12, 2025
Wilson’s Mills
2025 Municipal Election Results
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Low voter turnout marked Tuesday’s 2025 municipal elections across Johnston County, but one of the night’s biggest surprises came in Smithfield, where longtime District 4 Councilman David…
Do You Recognize This Vehicle? Police Seek Suspect In Church Theft
WILSON’S MILLS — Wilson’s Mills Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle caught on camera during a theft at a local church early Sunday morning. Surveillance footage…
UPDATE: Missing 16-Year-Old Girl Found Safe
UPDATE 7:00 P.M. October 10, 2025 – Wilson’s Mills Police announced Kennedy Grace Radford has been found safe in Raleigh. No further details were released. October 7, 2025WILSON’S MILLS –…
Family Of Fire Victim Launches GoFundMe To Cover Funeral Expenses
CLAYTON — The family of a Johnston County man who died in a house fire late last month has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral and burial costs.…
Split Vote: Smithfield Halts Plans For Massive 1,147-Home Subdivision Near Wilson’s Mills
SMITHFIELD. — In front of a packed, standing-room-only crowd, the Smithfield Town Council on Tuesday night rejected a proposal to annex and rezone a 498-acre tract of land for the…
Flames Consume Home, One Found Dead Inside
UPDATE: September 25, 2025 – The NC Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 72 year-old Randy Lingle. The fire remains under investigation but the cause appears accidental. September 24,…
Firefighters Contain 5-Acre Blaze
CLAYTON – A fast-moving grass fire was reported Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Byrd and Buffalo Roads in Johnston County. Fueled by extremely dry conditions, the blaze quickly spread…
Police: Traffic Stop Turns Into Pursuit; Two Face Charges
SMITHFIELD — Two Smithfield men are facing charges following a brief police pursuit that ended with a vehicle being disabled and one suspect attempting to flee on foot. The incident…
US 70 Upgrade In Wilson’s Mills Nears Completion
WILSON’S MILLS – The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced Tuesday that the upgrade to U.S. Highway 70 in Wilson’s Mills is nearly complete. All interchanges along the newly…
School Bus Involved In Minor Crash With SUV
CLAYTON – A Johnston County school bus was involved in a minor accident with an SUV on Thursday afternoon. The incident happened around 4:55 p.m. at the intersection of Little…
Three-Vehicle Crash Causes Traffic Delays, Sends One To Hospital
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A three-vehicle accident disrupted traffic Wednesday morning on Buffalo Road at Fire Department Road in the Wilson’s Mills area. The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. and involved…
Planning Board Rejects 1,147-Lot Bellamy Subdivision
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Planning Board has voted unanimously against a proposed 1,147-lot residential development, raising concerns about traffic, land use compatibility, and the impact on nearby rural infrastructure. At…
