There is a large woods fire off of I-40 westbound at mile marker 319 in Johnston County. There is no word on how the fire started or when it began.
Six fire stations are on scene along with the N.C. Forestry, making a total of 42 firefighters.
With the fire burning 25 acres, a bulldozer is currently plowing brush to extinguish the fire. A perimeter is being created around the area to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby homes.
I-40 eastbound is still open but the far right westbound lane is closed to allow firefighters to put out hotspots near the roadway.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:57 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:57:36 GMT
Teams of people, including some dressed in outlandish costumes, converged on Clayton's Town Square Saturday Morning to honor the memory of a student athlete who died of a rare heart condition. The "Heart
Teams of people, including some dressed in outlandish costumes, converged on Clayton's Town Square Saturday Morning to honor the memory of a student athlete who died of a rare heart condition.
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:07 PM EDT2013-05-18 17:07:06 GMT
Four people were taken to the hospital Saturday morning after a wreck on U.S.-701 near Newton Grove in Johnston County.
All southbound lanes on US-701 in Johnston County are closed off due to a vehicle collision near Benson Saturday morning. Authorities responded to a two-car collision the 8100 block of US-701 SB at 8:00
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:38:44 GMT
A Smithfield man convicted earlier this year for drug conspiracy and distribution has been sentenced to 45 years in prison and eight years of supervised released.
A Smithfield man convicted earlier this year for drug conspiracy and distribution has been sentenced to 45 years in prison and eight years of supervised released.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:41 AM EDT2013-05-14 14:41:16 GMT
North Carolina's Department of Transportation is looking to collect more ideas on ways to pay to upgrade Interstate 95, including hearing about the possible cost to businesses of charging tolls.
North Carolina's Department of Transportation is looking to collect more ideas on ways to pay to upgrade Interstate 95, including hearing about the possible cost to businesses of charging tolls.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:20:27 GMT
There's a huge new development on the horizon in the core of the Triangle coming into public focus. A new technology area known as "Chatham Park" near Pittsboro is seeking official approvals for its newly
A new technology area known as "Chatham Park" near Pittsboro is seeking official approvals for its newly revised master plan.
Saturday, May 25 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:12:58 GMT
Police arrested a suspect early Saturday morning after Raleigh gun store on Craftsman Drive was broke into, for the second time in two weeks. Authorities responded to the 4400 block of Craftsman Drive
Police arrested a suspect early Saturday morning after Raleigh gun store on Craftsman Drive was broke into, for the second time in two weeks. Authorities responded to the 4400 block of Craftsman Drive
Friday, May 24 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:32:53 GMT
Local leaders, business owners and residents gathered at Jordan Lake Friday to urge lawmakers to reject a bill that would repeal a 2009 cleanup plan for the lake.
Local leaders, business owners and residents gathered at Jordan Lake Friday to urge lawmakers to reject a bill that would repeal a 2009 cleanup plan for the lake.
Saturday, May 25 2013 1:16 PM EDT2013-05-25 17:16:15 GMT
A decades-old mural, hidden for years, is once again exposed in Downtown Durham. A Coca-Cola mural at 300 E. Main Street remained hidden behind a plaster wall for years. Now, the 1940s era artwork is
A decades-old mural, hidden for years, is once again exposed in Downtown Durham. A Coca-Cola mural at 300 E. Main Street remained hidden behind a plaster wall for years. Now, the 1940s era artwork is
