Wilson’s Mills

Video Released Of 2020 Hit And Run Crash That Seriously Injured Amazon Delivery Driver
This video may be disturbing for some people to watch Its been nearly eight months since a hit and run driver seriously injured an Amazon delivery driver in Johnston County.…

Fire Damages Townhome
Authorities have not been able to determine the exact cause of a fire that damaged a Clayton-area townhome. Monday afternoon, the Archer Lodge Fire Department responded to a fire on…

Johnston County Road Additions – March 2021
Johnston County Commissioners approved a request by the NC Department of Transportation to add the following roads to the State Maintained System: Sequoia Drive, (SR 2824 Extension), Reno Court, and…

$58.8 Million Bid Awarded For US 70 Upgrade In Wilson’s Mills
WILSON’S MILLS – Construction will start this spring on upgrading a nearly 5-mile swath of U.S. 70 in Johnston County to interstate standards, which will improve safety and reduce traveling…

Jonathan Boyce Receives Oath As Smithfield Police Officer
Officer Jonathan Aaron Boyce has been sworn in as a Smithfield police officer. Boyce received his Oath during the March 2nd meeting of the Smithfield Town Council. Boyce who is…

JWL Presents $12,000 Grant To Partnership For Children
On Thursday, March 4th, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield presented a Community Impact Grant award to Partnership for Children of Johnston County for $12,000. Funds were raised during JWL’s…

Town Of Wilson’s Mills Accepting Applications For Vacant Council Seat
The Town of Wilson’s Mills is accepting applications for a vacancy on the town council. On Monday, Mayor Jim Uzzle Jr. resigned suddenly. Town Councilman Phillip Wright was appointed as…

Johnston County Mayor Suddenly Resigns
A Johnston County mayor submitted his resignation Monday, hours before the start of a regularly scheduled council meeting. First term Wilson’s Mills Mayor Jim Uzzle Jr. resigned without giving any…

Wilson’s Mills Planning Board Appointment
At the request of the Wilson’s Mills Town Board, Johnston County Commissioners approved the appointment of Anthony Jay Mouser to the Wilson’s Mills Planning Board representing the Extraterritorial (ETJ) area…

Wilson’s Mills Elementary School Roof Replacement
A $522,500 bid has been awarded to replace the roof at Wilson’s Mills Elementary School. The project will be paid for with funds from the 2018 Johnston County Public Schools…

Clayton Man Killed In Collision Moments After Leaving Home
CLAYTON – A 59 year-old Clayton man was killed after his SUV collided with a US Mail contract carrier truck. The accident happened at 5:50pm Wednesday on Buffalo Road, south…

Johnston County COVID-19 Alert Notification System
The Johnston County Public Health Department announced this afternoon they do not have a waiting list for the general public to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Officials said one way to…








