Monday afternoon a high-speed chase took place in Johnston County. During the chase, shots were exchanged between the North Carolina State Trooper and the suspect. According to WRAL.COMĀ , the chase ended in a crash on U.S. Business 70. The suspect stole a wrecker from Paul Auto Sales lot. The suspect has been reported dead […]
Three people died in a fiery crash Wednesday in an accident on Interstate 40 near McGeeās Crossroads in Johnston County.Ā Authorities said three people were killed in the crash which happened just after 12 p.m. in the eastbound lanes. Due to the crash the westbound lanes were closed so EMS could have access the scene. Authorities […]
A part of I-95 -between US 301 and Bagley Road near Rocky Mount in Johnston County is closed Tuesday morning due to downed power lines. Trooper Mark Samosky said a woman using her GPS was lead in the wrong direction on the freeway and while trying to correct her mistake she hit a guide […]
The North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solution is inviting the public to attend the Johnston County Career Fair to honor veterans. Ā The event willĀ be held at the NC National Guard Armory, 406 Hospital Road, Smithfield, North Carolina on November 15, 2012 from 10am ā 2pm.Ā Many of Johnston County’s top employers will […]
Smithfield police department are investigating another incident involving a blue light bandit.Ā A woman was traveling on Durwood Stephenson Highway Friday toward Wilsons Mills Rd. when a dark colored car with a flashing blue light pulled up behind her.Ā She became suspicious and called 911.Ā When the driver saw her phone to her ear he […]
SELMA, NC (WTVD) — Fire ripped through a building at a Johnston County dog breeding facility Wednesday morning killing dozens of animals. Pictures from Chopper 11 HD showed firefighters putting out hotspots in a building that was leveled by flames at Puppy Paradise on West Blanche Street Extension in Selma. Officials said firefighters managed to […]
A caretaker for autistic children in Johnston County was in jail this morning after authorities said he left three autistic children alone in a care home.
In recognition of the latest teen death and the many others, state troopers are kicking off and educational program in Johnston County today.Ā
