Benson
Fiber Optic Line Intentionally Cut Outside Benson
BENSON — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a fiber-optic communications line was intentionally cut Sunday, marking at least the second time the same line has been vandalized…
Man Allegedly Robs Own Mother
BENSON, N.C. — A Benson man was arrested after authorities say he robbed his own mother during a domestic altercation. Otis Jikeam Giles Jr., 36, of Marler Road, was taken…
Benson Man Killed On His Birthday In Head-On Crash
BENSON – A Benson man was killed on his birthday and four others were injured Saturday afternoon in a violent head-on collision on U.S. 301 just south of Benson, near…
Three Hurt In Early-Morning Crash On Interstate 40
MEADOW COMMUNITY – Three people were injured early Tuesday when two vehicles collided on Interstate 40 in the Meadow community. The crash was reported at 12:22 a.m. in the eastbound…
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Church Break-In Suspect
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a break-in at a local church. The burglary occurred Nov. 24 around…
Deputies Investigate Break-In At Used Car Lot
BENSON — Deputies are investigating a break-in at Young’s Auto Sales at 40 County Line Road outside of Benson,. The incident was discovered Nov. 25 when an employee arrived for…
Benson Hires New Town Manager
BENSON – The Benson Board of Commissioners has hired Dane D. Rideout as the town’s next manager, selecting him last Thursday during a work session after a months-long recruitment process.…
JCC Receives $3.6 Million Grant To Prepare Workforce For Vulcan Elements
FOUR OAKS – Johnston Community College (JCC) has received more than $3.6 million in GoldenLEAF funding that will fuel a strategic partnership with Vulcan Elements, a cutting‐edge manufacturer of rare‐earth…
I-40 Trash Pile Finally Cleared
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A large, foul-smelling pile of garbage that sat in the middle of Interstate 40 for a week was finally removed Thursday, ending days of complaints from frustrated…
Motorcycle Seized After Two-County Pursuit
BENSON – A traffic stop quickly escalated into a two-county pursuit Saturday, ending with the arrest of a Cumberland County man and the seizure of his motorcycle. Benson Police say…
Johnston County Selected For 1,000-Job Magnet Factory, Nearly $1 Billion Investment In Benson
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Vulcan Elements Inc., a manufacturer of rare earth magnets, will invest $918.1 million in the town of Benson to expand its magnet production capacity and establish the…
Police Arrest Benson Hotel Employee In Deposit Theft
BENSON, N.C. — A Hampton Inn employee has been charged after police say she stole an overnight deposit envelope from the hotel. Valerie Wright, 50, of N. Ryals Street in…
