Wilson’s Mills
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…
Bird Crashes Through Car Windshield
This story contains images that may be disturbing to some viewers. WILSON’S MILLS – A Selma woman suffered minor injuries Monday afternoon when a large bird flew into her vehicle’s windshield,…
Vehicles Collide On Powhatan Road
CLAYTON – Minor injuries were reported following a two vehicle accident on Powhatan Road at Colonial Drive. The collision occurred shortly before 11:00 a.m. today (Thursday). Wilson’s Mills Fire, Johnston…
Search Warrant Executed At Wilson’s Mills Business
WILSON’S MILLS – On Friday, July 18, 2025, the Wilson’s Mills Police Department executed a search warrant at Wilson’s Mills Variety Store, located at 4530 Wilson’s Mills Road. The search…
Council Postpones Vote On Industrial Rezoning
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council postponed a decision on a controversial rezoning request, Tuesday night. Clarius Partners LLC of Chicago, Illinois petitioned the Town of Smithfield to rezone a…
Fire Damages Garage
SELMA – Several fire departments responded to a fire at an auto repair garage, Saturday afternoon. Flames caused extensive damage to the building in the 8100 block of Buffalo Road,…
