Tuesday, December 24, 2024


Driver Wanted After High Speed Chase

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SMITHFIELD – A driver eluded arrest after leading Johnston County deputies on a high speed chase. Monday night, a deputy sheriff attempted to stop a...

Update: Pedestrian Killed In Hit & Run Crash Was A Passenger Who Ran From...

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BENSON - The search continues for a hit and run vehicle and driver that struck and killed a pedestrian on Interstate 40 near the...

JCSO: Stolen Rental Car Recovered, Meth Found

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PRINCETON – Two people were arrested after a stolen car was recovered with suspected methamphetamine inside the vehicle. Ricky Shannon Thompson, age 41, of Creekstone...

Benson Christmas On Main 2024

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BENSON - The official Benson tree lighting ceremony in the Singing Grove kicked everything off with the flip of a switch Friday night, December...

Report: Internet Outage Caused By Thieves

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BENSON – An internet outage that impacted customers near Benson was reportedly caused by thieves. On Monday, crews with Brightspeed, who were working to determine...

One Person Killed In Early Morning Traffic Accident

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BENSON – A 29 year-old man was killed in a single vehicle accident early this morning (Thursday) in Johnston County. The accident was reported at...

JCPS Releases Mid-Year Graduation Dates And Locations

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Johnston County Public Schools has announced the 2024-2025 mid-year graduation ceremony dates for high schools. Choice Plus Academy - December 20, 2024, at 3:00...

Vehicle Sought In Fatal Johnston County Hit And Run Collision

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BENSON – The State Highway Patrol has released information about a vehicle wanted in connection with a deadly hit and run accident on Interstate...

Benson Commissioners Appoint Dr. Max Raynor As New Mayor 

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Application window now open for District 3 Commissioner seat BENSON - The Benson Board of Commissioners have selected fellow commissioner Dr. Max Raynor to be...

Suspicious Vehicle Call Leads To Fentanyl Arrest

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BENSON – A Wake County man was arrested on numerous charges after Johnston County deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle call in a convenience...