Commissioners Approve Truck Terminal, Outdoor Storage Rezoning Requests
Johnston County Commissioners approved four rezonings after holding public hearings on the requests during their October meeting.Officials agreed to rezone 24.4 acres of a...
Higher Fire Tax Rates Proposed In 9 Communities
Residents in nine of the 27 fire districts in Johnston County could be paying higher fire taxes beginning July 1st. Nine fire departments are...
Pickup Collides With Tractor Trailer
WILSON'S MILLS - Two westbound vehicles collided Thursday afternoon on US 70 in Wilson's Mills. The accident occurred when a pickup truck driver reportedly...
NCDOT Will Make Improvements To Construction Zone Following Several Crashes
WILSON'S MILLS – The NC Department of Transportation is taking immediate action to improve safety in the US 70 construction zone in Wilson's Mills.
Saturday...
Report: $720 Million Needed For 6 New Schools, 6 Expansion Projects
School Bond Referendum Anticipated In November 2022
JOHNSTON COUNTY - The Johnston County School Board received a 2022 Growth Needs Update this month. The...
Fire Marshal: Electrical Cord May Have Sparked Blaze
CLAYTON - The Johnston County Fire Marshal's Office is urging residents to be cautious when using electrical cords. A fire that heavily damaged a...
88 Charges Issued During Traffic Checkpoint
SMITHFIELD - The Smithfield Police Department, assisted by several other law enforcement agencies, conducted a traffic checkpoint Saturday night, October 30th on W. Market...
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...
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...
Firefighter Injured Battling Johnston County House Fire
CLAYTON - A Johnston County firefighter was injured Wednesday while battling a house fire.
At 8:50am, the Cleveland, Clayton and Wilson's Mills Fire Departments were...
