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Young, Clemmons Join Neuse River Writers Leadership Team
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The nonprofit writers’ organization Neuse River Writers has added two new members to its board of directors during the first quarter of 2026. Tom Young of Clayton…
Deputies Bust Illegal Gambling Operation, Seize Drugs, Moonshine And Cash
BENSON, N.C. — An undercover investigation led to the discovery of an illegal gambling operation and a large quantity of narcotics at a Johnston County home Wednesday afternoon, deputies said.…
Johnston County Man Charged With Sexual Assault
BENSON, N.C. — A Benson man has been arrested and charged in connection with a reported sexual assault, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Justin Robert Foster, 23, of…
PIT Maneuver Ends Chase On I-95
BENSON, N.C. — A high-speed chase that spanned several counties ended Friday afternoon on Interstate 95 near Benson after a PIT maneuver successfully stopped a fleeing pickup truck. The pursuit…
Benson Electric Rates Increasing Following 4–2 Board Vote
BENSON, N.C. — The Benson Board of Commissioners has approved an increase in electric rates following a public hearing on March 10, citing rising wholesale power costs and the need…
Fatal Crash Involving Car, Farm Tractor Under Investigation
BENSON, N.C. — A Benson man died after his car collided with a farm tractor in southern Johnston County. State troopers responded to the crash around 8:23 a.m. Friday on…
Driver Hurt In Dump Truck Crash
BENSON, N.C. — A dump truck driver was injured Thursday afternoon when the vehicle overturned on a rural Johnston County road. The crash was reported just after noon on Massengill…
Motorist Trapped After Rollover Crash
BENSON — Emergency crews used the Jaws of Life to rescue a driver trapped inside an overturned vehicle Friday afternoon following a crash near Benson. The single-vehicle accident occurred on…
Commissioners Schedule UDO Town Hall Amid Growing Public Concern
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Board of Commissioners will hold a town hall meeting March 23 in Smithfield as debate continues to intensify over the county’s proposed Unified Development Ordinance…
Hundreds Pack Benson Meeting As UDO Debate Grows
JOHNSTON COUNTY — The debate over Johnston County’s proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) intensified Tuesday night as hundreds of residents, farmers, small-business owners and landowners filled The Barn at Broadslab…
West Johnston’s Ashton Tennessee Wins School’s First State Wrestling Title
BENSON — Junior Ashton Tennessee made school history, becoming the first wrestler from West Johnston High School to win a state championship. Tennessee finished the season with an impressive 37-1…
Screening Of “American Coup: Wilmington 1898” Explores History Of Massacre And Insurrection
SMITHFIELD – The Black History Committee of the Johnston County Heritage Commission, in partnership with PBS North Carolina and Working Films, invite community members to a free screening of American…
