October 23, 2025
Wilson’s Mills
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…
Collision Injures Three People, One Seriously
An intersection that has seen multiple accidents in recent years was the scene of a serious crash on Saturday. Around 5:15pm, a Mercedes Benz passenger car and Ford work van…
Johnston County ABC Board Distributes $250,000
The Johnston County Board of Alcohol Control has declared $250,000 surplus and distributed the funds to the County of Johnston and incorporated towns in accordance with state law. Johnston County…
Three Injured In Two Vehicle Collision
Three people sustained minor injuries in a two vehicle collision around 8:15am today (Wednesday) on Highway 70 at Gordon Road just east of Clayton. A pickup and passenger car collided…
Vehicle Slams Into Tree
Wilson’s Mills Police, Wilson’s Mills Fire and Johnston County EMS responded to a single vehicle accident at approximately 7:20am this morning (Wednesday) on Swift Creek Road in Wilson’s Mills. A 61-…
Crews Contain Clayton Fire
It took a ladder truck and five fire departments more than an hour to contain a stubborn fire this afternoon (Wednesday) in Clayton. The fire was reported at a home…
Cause Of Cleveland House Fire Released
The Johnston County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the cause of a fire that heavily damaged a home Sunday afternoon on Zachary Way off Cornwallis Road in the Cleveland community.…
Fire Damages Whitley Heights Home
A fire damaged a home in the Whitley Heights community Sunday night. The Wilson’s Mills, Smithfield and Clayton Fire Departments responded to the blaze at 203 Cottonwood Drive. Crews quickly…
Johnston County Board Appointments – October 2020
Johnston County Commissioners approved the following board appointments during their October 2020 meeting: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board – 4 year term – Steve Upton Fire Protection District Commissions – 2…
Firefighters Rescue Dog From RV And House Fire
CLAYTON – Firefighters rescued a dog from an RV and house fire this afternoon. Around 3:30pm, crews responded to a report of an RV on fire under a shelter next…
