October 24, 2025
Wilson’s Mills
Retired Fire Captain Honored By Smithfield Town Leaders
SMITHFIELD – After more than 20 years of service, Bentley Powell retired recently as a Captain with the Smithfield Fire Department. Captain Powell was honored on April 27 with a…
Suspected Impaired Driver Collides With Safety Truck
WILSON’S MILLS – US Highway 70 near Wilson’s Mills was shut down for a brief time overnight. Around 10:30pm Tuesday, the operator of a compact passenger car traveled off US…
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 officer stopped a white 2007…
Smithfield Fire Captain Bentley Powell Retires
SMITHFIELD – A long-time employee of the Smithfield Fire Department celebrated his retirement day on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Old friends, co-workers and community leaders came together to offer Captain…
Owner Charged With Cruelty After Failing To Render Care To Injured Dog, Police Say
Content Warning: This story contains information that may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. WILSON’S MILLS – Wilson’s Mills Police have obtained an arrest warrant against the owner…
Fire Department Road Accident Injures One
WILSON’S MILLS – Wilson’s Mill Fire and Police quickly responded with Johnston County EMS and NC DOT to a driver in distress on Fire Department Road, Tuesday afternoon. For an…
Conrad Elected Johnston County Republican Party Chairman At Convention
SMITHFIELD – Local party volunteer, Marshall Conrad from the Cleveland community was elected the chairman of the Johnston County Republican Party for the biennium Thursday night, with two-thirds of the…
Serious Crash Under Investigation
CLAYTON – The State Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle accident reported around 3:00pm Sunday. The wreck occurred in the 2200 block of Vinson Road near Windsor Green Drive.…
Johnston County Road Closure Needed To Build Bridge
WILSON’S MILLS – Swift Creek Road at U.S. 70 is scheduled to close for a year starting Tuesday, March 7 to build a bridge. A contractor for the N.C. Department of…
Loose Wheel Smashes Into Car Windshield Causing Serious Accident
SMITHFIELD – A husband and wife were driving westbound on US 70 Business, near the Johnston County Airport, Monday evening when a loose wheel and tire suddenly smashed into their…
Wilson’s Mills FD Breaks Ground For New Fire Station & Emergency Training Center
CLAYTON — On Tuesday, the Wilson’s Mills Fire Department, alongside local civic and business leaders, broke ground to begin the development of a fire station and training center to support…
Car Overturns On US 70
WILSON’S MILLS – A single vehicle accident caused traffic delays Tuesday morning on US Highway 70 near Wilson’s Mills. A westbound passenger car overturned just before 10:30am, near the intersection…
