October 22, 2025
Wilson’s Mills
Wilson’s Mills Police Administer Oaths To Three New Officers
WILSON’S MILLS – The Wilson’s Mills Police Department swore in three new officers this month. On October 6, Nelson Robinson received his oath of office as the department’s eight full-time…
Wilson’s Mills Fire Department Purchases Ladder Truck
Fire Chief Announces Plans For Third Fire Station WILSON’S MILLS – The Wilson’s Mills Fire Department (WMFD) has added a ladder truck to their fleet of emergency response vehicles. Fire…
New K-12 Charter School Coming To Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – A new charter school will be opening next year in Smithfield. American Leadership Academy (ALA) Johnston, a K-12 charter school, will have a maximum enrollment of 1,950 students.…
3 File For Wilson’s Mills Mayor
The extended filing period for mayor in Wilson’s Mills ended on Friday, July 23rd. The original deadline was Friday, July 16th but was extended one additional week after no one…
Filing Period Ends For Most Races; Deadline Extended 1 Week After No One Files For Mayor
The filing period for most municipal offices in Johnston County concluded at twelve noon Friday, July 16th with the exception of mayor in one local town. No one filed for…
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 dispatched to a house fire…
Leadership Johnston Announces 2021 Graduates
Leadership Johnston celebrated its newest graduates at their first meeting on June 24. Despite the challenges of this past year, Leadership Johnston forged ahead under a new format focused on…
Juveniles Linked To Car Thefts, Break-Ins, High Speed Chase
WILSON’S MILLS – Following a two week investigation, five juveniles linked to a string of vehicle larcenies and break-ins have been identified. Two juveniles have been charged with multiple felonies…
Highway 70 Reopens Following Serious Accident
WILSON”S MILLS – A serious three-vehicle accident temporarily closed both directions of Highway 70 Thursday night. The collision was reported at 10:33pm in the eastbound lanes just east of the…
Two Hurt In Rollover Crash
WILSON’S MILLS – Two people were injured in a single vehicle rollover crash in Wilson’s Mills. The accident happened around 4:45pm on Fire Department Road just before the Neuse River…
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 requesting an increase in the fire…
Bartlett Milling Will Invest Up To $28M In Wilson’s Mills Expansion
Project’s Construction Will Stir More Than $21.5 Million in Economic Impact WILSON’S MILLS – Bartlett Milling, part of Kansas City-based Savage Enterprises, will launch a major expansion at its mill…
