Johnston County sits east of Wake County and includes Clayton, Smithfield and Benson. This page gathers Triangle Local stories from across the county. Coverage focuses on public safety, schools, weather and local government. Each story labels what is confirmed and what is still unknown. Triangle Local is not an emergency service. If anyone is in danger, call 911.
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Clayton crime and safety
Smithfield crime and safety
Johnston County crime and safety
Public Safety · 16 hours ago
Near Middlesex: Man shot and killed by his brother during fight, sheriff's office says; DA to reviewCourts · 4 days ago
Raleigh: Proposed settlement in eCourts wrongful-arrest class actionPublic Safety · 4 days ago
Garner: Man charged with murder in Oct. 11 Super 8 motel killing, sheriff saysPublic Safety · Oct 23
Johnston County: Cary driver seriously hurt after Highway Patrol chase ends on N.C. 210
Johnston County traffic and road closures
Public Safety · 3 days ago
Johnston County: Austin Paradise, 12, dies in Four Oaks ATV crash, sheriff saysTraffic & Weather · 5 days ago
Garner: Two injured after truck runs red light on U.S. 70 Business, troopers sayPublic Safety · Oct 19
Johnston County: SUV driver seriously hurt in head-on crash with work bus on U.S. 701Public Safety · Oct 13
Johnston County: Wrong-way driver killed in head-on crash with vacuum truck on U.S. 70
Johnston County weather alerts
Events and weather · Oct 12
Triangle: NWS rates Fayetteville tornado EF-2; later surveys cover Jordan Lake, Linden and CarpenterEvents and weather · Oct 8
Triangle weather: Dry forecast through midweek after Isaias remnant rain
Johnston County community news
Events and weather · 1 day ago
Clayton: Trick-or-Treat Main Street is Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. for preschool-age childrenGovernment · 2 days ago
Wake County: Capital Area board awarded $5.8 million to help laid-off workersGovernment · Oct 22
Clayton: Town manager completes UNC School of Government Civic Fellows programGovernment · Oct 20
Smithfield: Johnston County Planning Board hears the UDO draft tonight