October 26, 2025
Archer Lodge
Concrete Mixer Overturns
A concrete mixer overturned this afternoon (Saturday) on Buffalo Road in Archer Lodge. The truck ran off the right side of the pavement onto the soft shoulder and overturned. The…
Johnston County ABC Board Distributes $250,000
The Johnston County Board of Alcohol Control has declared $250,000 surplus and distributed the funds to the County of Johnston and incorporated towns in accordance with state law. Johnston County…
Fire Truck Catches Fire
An Archer Lodge fire truck being transported back to the Fire Station on Covered Bridge Road suddenly burst into flames when stopped at the intersection of Highway 42 East and…
Archer Lodge Middle School Principal’s List & Honor Roll
Archer Lodge Middle School Principal’s List & Honor Roll 6th grade-Principal’s List Victoria Adams Jackson Bizzell Matthew Briggerman Eli Cash Lula CastilloHerrera Ashtyn Caudle Zachary Coates Leah D’Amico Patrick Delafosse…
Damaged Roadways Reopened
The NC Department of Transportation has reopened a damaged roadway ahead of scheduled. On Wednesday, the DOT reopened Lake Wendell Road near Highway 96 North. An upgraded pipe was installed…
Suspects Charged With Trying To Steal Catalytic Converters
ARCHER LODGE – A Johnston County homeowner reportedly caught two people attempting to steal catalytic converters from two vehicles parked at his residence. Shortly after 11:00am last Thursday, the 78…
Two Johnston County Roads To Reopen This Month
Both locations damaged by floodwaters this summer SMITHFIELD – The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to reopen two Johnston County roads damaged by summer storms. At both locations, floodwaters damaged the…
Johnston County Board Appointments – October 2020
Johnston County Commissioners approved the following board appointments during their October 2020 meeting: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board – 4 year term – Steve Upton Fire Protection District Commissions – 2…
One Person Suffers Burns In Mobile Home Fire
ARCHER LODGE – Officials are investigating the cause of mobile home fire Thursday afternoon that sent one person to the hospital with burn injuries. The fire was reported at 1:52pm…
6 People Injured In 3 Car Accident
ARCHER LODGE – Six people were injured Saturday afternoon in a three car accident in Archer Lodge. A Nissan SUV and Volvo passenger car collided on Buffalo Road. A Toyota…
Ceremonial Siren Salute Planned Friday Morning For Clayton Fallen Firefighter
CLAYTON – A special ceremonial sounding of an old fire siren will be held at 11 a.m. today (Friday) in honor of fallen Clayton firefighter Jason Dean. The 42-year-old Deputy…
Deputies Chase DWI Suspect Driving Front-End Loader
ARCHER LODGE – Johnston County deputies were led on a low-speed chase by a suspected drunk driver operating a front-end loader. It happened near Archer Lodge. Around 12:50am Sunday, a…
