October 22, 2025
Wilson’s Mills
Driver Tased After Fleeing Traffic Stop, Assaulting Officers, Authorities Say
SMITHFIELD – A Benson man is facing a dozen criminal charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop, discarding drugs, and assaulting two law enforcement officers before being subdued with…
Early Morning Crash Causes Traffic Delays
SELMA – A two-vehicle crash early Thursday morning sent one driver to the hospital, heavily damaged both vehicles, and caused significant delays for morning commuters. The T-bone collision occurred around…
Utility Contractor Injured After Contact With High-Voltage Power Line
WILSON’S MILLS – A utility contractor working on behalf of Duke Energy sustained a serious electrical shock Friday afternoon after coming into contact with a high-voltage power line. The incident…
Bird Crashes Through Car Windshield
This story contains images that may be disturbing to some viewers. WILSON’S MILLS – A Selma woman suffered minor injuries Monday afternoon when a large bird flew into her vehicle’s windshield,…
Vehicles Collide On Powhatan Road
CLAYTON – Minor injuries were reported following a two vehicle accident on Powhatan Road at Colonial Drive. The collision occurred shortly before 11:00 a.m. today (Thursday). Wilson’s Mills Fire, Johnston…
Smithfield To Host National Night Out At Community Park On August 5
SMITHFIELD – The Town of Smithfield will host National Night Out 2025 on Tuesday, August 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Smithfield Community Park, located at 600 M.…
Search Warrant Executed At Wilson’s Mills Business
WILSON’S MILLS – On Friday, July 18, 2025, the Wilson’s Mills Police Department executed a search warrant at Wilson’s Mills Variety Store, located at 4530 Wilson’s Mills Road. The search…
Council Postpones Vote On Industrial Rezoning
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council postponed a decision on a controversial rezoning request, Tuesday night. Clarius Partners LLC of Chicago, Illinois petitioned the Town of Smithfield to rezone a…
Fire Damages Garage
SELMA – Several fire departments responded to a fire at an auto repair garage, Saturday afternoon. Flames caused extensive damage to the building in the 8100 block of Buffalo Road,…
Chase With Stolen Car Ends With Violent Crash
WILSON’S MILLS – Two people were apprehended following a brief high speed chase involving a stolen car. It ended when the fleeing driver crashed into the side of a fuel…
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Accident
WILSON’S MILLS – A motorcyclist lost control in a curve in the 1700 block of Powhatan Road and wrecked, Friday evening. The 22 year-old man was ejected from his motorcycle…
National Police Week: Supporting Law Enforcement
National Police Week is May 11 – 17, 2025 By: A.Z Williams As someone who has been in public safety for 35 years, I appreciate the acknowledgement and homage paid…
