Wilson’s Mills
USPS Agrees To Name Change For Addresses In Wilson’s Mills City Limits
WILSON’S MILLS – Like many other Johnston County towns, Wilson’s Mills has experienced a large influx of growth over the past several years. With the growth is confusion regarding property…
Low Bond Allowed Suspect To Be Released From Jail For Second Dangerous Encounter With Law Enforcement, Police Chief Says
WILSON’S MILLS – A local police chief is concerned about a low bond set by a magistrate that allowed a suspect back out on the street for a second dangerous…
Wrong-Way Driver Arrested After High Speed Chase And Crash
WILSON’S MILLS – A Smithfield man is facing numerous charges after fleeing from law enforcement officers, Friday night. Wilson’s Mills Police Chief A.Z. Williams said a patrol officer saw a…
Pickup And SUV Collide On US 70
WILSON’S MILLS – Traffic delays were reported Saturday morning as a result of a two vehicle accident on US 70 westbound near Wilson’s Mills. The collision involved a pickup truck…
Police Investigating US 70 Road Rage Shooting Incident
WILSON’S MILLS – Police are investigating a road rage shooting incident on US 70 in Wilson’s Mills. Police Chief A.Z. Williams said the incident happened around 7:30am Wednesday just before…
Firefighters Contain Large Brush Fire
CLAYTON – Among a number of weekend wildfires across central and eastern North Carolina was a blaze off of Buffalo Road, near Fire Department Road, Saturday afternoon. The fire, first…
Roundabout Expected To Curb Crashes At Dangerous Intersection
CLAYTON – The NC Department of Transportation will be fast-tracking construction of a roundabout at a dangerous Johnston County intersection. During their February 17 meeting, Johnston County Commissioners unanimously approved…
Man Loses Consciousness While Driving, Crashes Into Mobile Home
WILSON’S MILLS – A man was transported to the hospital after crashing his SUV into a mobile home after losing consciousness. The accident was reported at 12:22pm Sunday on Swift…
Wilson’s Mills Police Arrest Suspect In Sexual Exploitation Investigation
WILSON’S MILLS – Officers with the Wilson’s Mills Police Department arrested Adrian Hernandez, age 34, of Jones Court in Wilson’s Mills. Hernandez is charged with 10 felony counts of second-degree…
House Fire Under Investigation
CLAYTON – A Johnston County home sustaining significant damage following a fire that started on the second floor. The fire was reported at 9:32pm Sunday, February 2 in the 2300…
Juvenile Arrested In Armed Carjacking
Suspect Crashes Stolen Car Minutes Later WILSON’S MILLS – A 67 year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint and carjacked Friday night. It happened around 7:30pm in the 300 block of…
Sticker Shock: Commissioners Hear Concerns About 2025 Property Revaluation
Rural areas see highest average increases JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Commissioners heard from a number of resident on Monday who were concerned about the recent property revaluation. Revaluation letters…
