October 26, 2025
News
Victim Identified In Fatal Train-Pedestrian Collision
SMITHFIELD — Authorities have identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a freight train in Smithfield on Sunday, October 3. Smithfield Police confirmed that the victim was 55-year-old…
Man Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train
GARNER — An adult male was struck and killed by an Amtrak train Thursday morning in Garner, prompting renewed warnings from local authorities about railroad safety. The incident occurred around…
NCDMV Expands Online Driver License Renewals Under New Law
ROCKY MOUNT – In a move to further streamline services and reduce wait times at driver license offices statewide, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) announced Tuesday that eligible…
Man Caught At The Scene Of Break-In, JCSO Says
SMITHFIELD – A Smithfield man was taken into custody after he was reportedly found at the scene of a burglary in the Brogden community. Deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
UPDATE: Suspect In Sheetz Robbery Surrenders To Authorities
UPDATE 2:59 p.m. OCTOBER 9, 2025 – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Steve Darrel Sidney Jr. of Cary. Sidney turned himself in today at the…
Driver Flees After Crashing Into Johnston County School Bus
MICRO — The State Highway Patrol is searching for the driver of a pickup truck involved in a hit-and-run collision with a Johnston County school bus Tuesday afternoon. The incident…
Fire Heavily Damages Smithfield Apartment; No Injuries Reported
SMITHFIELD — Firefighters responded to a blaze late Tuesday that caused significant damage to an apartment in the 200 block of Hartley Drive in West Smithfield. Smithfield Fire Chief Jeremey…
No Injuries Reported In I-95 Crash Involving Semi And SUV
FOUR OAKS — A collision between a tractor-trailer and an SUV temporarily blocked a lane of Interstate 95 Tuesday afternoon, but no injuries were reported. The crash occurred around 3:00…
Michael O’Brien Takes Charger Victory At Southern National
Scotty Benford and Brody Rhodes take Legends doubleheader LUCAMA – Michael O’Brien picked up his second consecutive win in KONI Shocks Charger victory at Southern National Motorsports Park on Saturday…
Woman Charged After Alleged Assault With Cup Of Water; Jailed For Contempt Of Court
SMITHFIELD — A 21-year-old Smithfield woman is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly assaulting a family member and a 3-month-old infant during a domestic disturbance. Iri Wiggins, of Sunfish Court, was…
Man Charged In Tomato Theft
SELMA – A 61-year-old Selma man is facing felony charges after authorities say he helped himself to someone else’s tomatoes—and a garden trowel. On the morning of September 30, Johnston…
Two Johnston County Residents Appointed To State Advisory Boards By Governor Stein
RALEIGH – Two Johnston County residents have been named to state advisory boards by Governor Josh Stein, according to a recent announcement from the Governor’s Office. Charles Ralph Hodge has…
