Wilson’s Mills
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.…
Johnston County Road Closure Needed To Build Bridge
WILSON’S MILLS – Swift Creek Road at U.S. 70 is scheduled to close for a year starting Tuesday, March 7 to build a bridge. A contractor for the N.C. Department of…
Loose Wheel Smashes Into Car Windshield Causing Serious Accident
SMITHFIELD – A husband and wife were driving westbound on US 70 Business, near the Johnston County Airport, Monday evening when a loose wheel and tire suddenly smashed into their…
Wilson’s Mills FD Breaks Ground For New Fire Station & Emergency Training Center
CLAYTON — On Tuesday, the Wilson’s Mills Fire Department, alongside local civic and business leaders, broke ground to begin the development of a fire station and training center to support…
Car Overturns On US 70
WILSON’S MILLS – A single vehicle accident caused traffic delays Tuesday morning on US Highway 70 near Wilson’s Mills. A westbound passenger car overturned just before 10:30am, near the intersection…
Police: Domestic Assault Victim Stabbed Multiple Times
WILSON’S MILLS – A Wilson’s Mills woman is recovering from serious injuries after police said she was stabbed multiple times during a domestic altercation. Wilson’s Mills Police responded to a…
Police Pursuit Ends At Driver’s Home
WILSON’S MILLS – A 32 year-old man is facing several charges after he reportedly fled from law enforcement. Shortly after midnight January 22, Wilson’s Mills Police attempted to stop a…
US 70 Collision Injures Three
WILSON’S MILLS – A westbound Chevrolet pickup truck was struck from behind by a smaller pickup truck while stopped for a red light on US Highway 70 at Swift Creek…
