October 22, 2025
Wilson’s Mills
Teacher Brought Handgun To School, Police Say
WILSON’S MILLS – A Johnston County school teacher is facing criminal charges after she reportedly brought a handgun to school. The incident happened Tuesday at Wilson’s Mills Elementary School. Heather…
Hope Center Ministries Opening First Women’s Campus In Johnston County
SMITHFIELD – Hope Center Ministries will hold a Reception and Dedication Ceremony for the first Hope Center Ministries Women’s campus in Johnston County. The community is invited to join the…
Former Deputy Announces Candidacy For Johnston County Sheriff
WILSON’S MILLS – A former Johnston County deputy sheriff has announced plans to seek the Republican nomination for Johnston County Sheriff. Randy Ackley, a 23-year law enforcement officer, made the…
Teen Driver Arrested, Stolen Camaro Recovered After High Speed Chase
WILSON’S MILLS – A 19 year-old driver is facing a long list of charges following a high speed chase on US 70 in Johnston County. Tuesday evening, a Wilson’s Mills…
Funeral Held For Beloved Church Deacon Killed By Wrong Way Driver
SELMA – Funeral services were held this afternoon (Tuesday) for Joseph Wilder Jr. of Wilson’s Mills. Mr. Wilder died from injuries sustained in a tragic head-on collision on US 70…
Former Congressman Wiley Nickel Speaks At Veteran Town Hall In Johnston County
WILSON’S MILLS – Friday evening, former Congressman and US Senate candidate Wiley Nickel spoke to an audience of about 80 veterans and community members gathered for a town hall in…
Fire Damages Barn In Wilson’s Mills
WILSON’S MILLS – Moments after a man parked his riding lawn mower in his backyard barn on Hazel Street in Wilson’s Mills he saw smoke rising from the building. His…
Elderly Couple Injured In Crash With Tractor Trailer
WILSON’S MILLS – A Smithfield couple sustained injuries in a collision with a tractor trailer. The accident happened Wednesday afternoon on the US 70 eastbound exit ramp at Wilson’s Mills…
Woods Fire Burns Several Acres
WILSON’S MILLS – Johnston County firefighters were able to stop a fast moving woods fire Wednesday afternoon after they spotted the fire deep in the woods on Bear Farm Road.…
USPS Agrees To Name Change For Addresses In Wilson’s Mills City Limits
WILSON’S MILLS – Like many other Johnston County towns, Wilson’s Mills has experienced a large influx of growth over the past several years. With the growth is confusion regarding property…
Low Bond Allowed Suspect To Be Released From Jail For Second Dangerous Encounter With Law Enforcement, Police Chief Says
WILSON’S MILLS – A local police chief is concerned about a low bond set by a magistrate that allowed a suspect back out on the street for a second dangerous…
Wrong-Way Driver Arrested After High Speed Chase And Crash
WILSON’S MILLS – A Smithfield man is facing numerous charges after fleeing from law enforcement officers, Friday night. Wilson’s Mills Police Chief A.Z. Williams said a patrol officer saw a…
