Wilson’s Mills
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…
Repeat DWI Offender Sentenced To Nearly 3 Years
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Princeton man has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges stemming from two consecutive days of impaired driving, including…
Human Remains Found In Wooded Area Of Wilson’s Mills
WILSON’S MILLS — Authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains found over the weekend in a wooded area in Johnston County. According to Wilson’s Mills Police, a group of…
Driver Tased After Fleeing Traffic Stop, Assaulting Officers, Authorities Say
SMITHFIELD – A Benson man is facing a dozen criminal charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop, discarding drugs, and assaulting two law enforcement officers before being subdued with…
Early Morning Crash Causes Traffic Delays
SELMA – A two-vehicle crash early Thursday morning sent one driver to the hospital, heavily damaged both vehicles, and caused significant delays for morning commuters. The T-bone collision occurred around…
Utility Contractor Injured After Contact With High-Voltage Power Line
WILSON’S MILLS – A utility contractor working on behalf of Duke Energy sustained a serious electrical shock Friday afternoon after coming into contact with a high-voltage power line. The incident…
