Wilson’s Mills
Homeowner Will Not Face Charges In Fatal Shooting Of Burglary Suspect
WILSON’S MILLS – No charges will be filed against a Wilson’s Mills man who shot and killed a burglary suspect. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office made the announcement after consultation…
Police Chief: Father Fatally Shot Suspect Who Tried To Accost Juvenile Daughter
WILSON’S MILLS – Wilson’s Mills Police say a father fatally shot a man who had just reportedly tried to accost his daughter. The shooting happened on Father’s Day in the…
Minor Injuries Reported In Vinson Road Collision
CLAYTON – Five ambulances were dispatched to the scene of a collision on Vinson Road near Clayton, around 9:00pm Saturday. The crash involved a SUV and pickup truck towing lawn…
Gordon Road Accident Sends 4 To Hospital
CLAYTON – A two car accident Tuesday afternoon sent four people to the hospital. The collision happened about 4:20pm on Gordon Road between Clayton and Wilson’s Mills. A westbound passenger…
Retired Fire Captain Honored By Smithfield Town Leaders
SMITHFIELD – After more than 20 years of service, Bentley Powell retired recently as a Captain with the Smithfield Fire Department. Captain Powell was honored on April 27 with a…
Suspected Impaired Driver Collides With Safety Truck
WILSON’S MILLS – US Highway 70 near Wilson’s Mills was shut down for a brief time overnight. Around 10:30pm Tuesday, the operator of a compact passenger car traveled off US…
High Speed Chase Ends With Violent Crash
SELMA – A high speed chase in Johnston County ended when the fleeing suspect crashed into an innocent motorist. Around 10:15am Wednesday, a Selma police officer stopped a white 2007…
Smithfield Fire Captain Bentley Powell Retires
SMITHFIELD – A long-time employee of the Smithfield Fire Department celebrated his retirement day on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Old friends, co-workers and community leaders came together to offer Captain…
Owner Charged With Cruelty After Failing To Render Care To Injured Dog, Police Say
Content Warning: This story contains information that may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. WILSON’S MILLS – Wilson’s Mills Police have obtained an arrest warrant against the owner…
Fire Department Road Accident Injures One
WILSON’S MILLS – Wilson’s Mill Fire and Police quickly responded with Johnston County EMS and NC DOT to a driver in distress on Fire Department Road, Tuesday afternoon. For an…
Conrad Elected Johnston County Republican Party Chairman At Convention
SMITHFIELD – Local party volunteer, Marshall Conrad from the Cleveland community was elected the chairman of the Johnston County Republican Party for the biennium Thursday night, with two-thirds of the…
Serious Crash Under Investigation
CLAYTON – The State Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle accident reported around 3:00pm Sunday. The wreck occurred in the 2200 block of Vinson Road near Windsor Green Drive.…
