Four Oaks Man Dies From Injuries Sustained In Crash
BENSON – One person died from injuries sustained in a fiery traffic accident. The single vehicle collision occurred shortly after 10:00am today (Monday) on...
Benson Opens Downtown Social District
BENSON - The Town of Benson now has its own social district — joining more than 50 municipalities across North Carolina with similar designations.
The...
Johnston County Commissioners Adopt Summer Learning Week
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Commissioners have proclaimed July 15-19, 2024 as Summer Learning Week. The week emphasizes the importance of keeping kids learning...
Former Police Chief Kenneth Edwards Dies At 54
BENSON – Former Benson police chief Kenneth Edward died Thursday at his home. He was 54.
Coming from the Sampson County Sheriff’s Department, Kenneth began...
Man Arrested For Fraudulent Video Game Sale
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Police have arrested a 34 year-old man on fraud charges. Antonio Watson of Jarvis Lane, Benson was charged July 9 with...
Johnston County Woman Bags First $100,000 Prize In New Game
BENSON – Lois Driver of Clayton tried her luck on a $30 scratch-off and won the first $100,000 prize in a new scratch-off game.
Driver...
Benson Votes To Join The I-95/ I-40 Crossroads Of America Economic Development Alliance
BENSON — The Town of Benson Board of Commissioners has voted to approve joining the I-95/ I-40 Crossroads of America Economic Development Alliance beginning...
July 4th Celebration Planned At Coats Museum
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Coats Museum, Belltower and House will hold an Independence Day celebration.
Events take place this Thursday, July 4th from 11am until 1pm...
Principals Complete The Distinguished Leadership In Practice Program
SMITHFIELD - Johnston County Public Schools principals Lyndsey Dunn (McGee's Crossroads Elementary), Dr. Ryan Ewell (Cleveland Elementary), and LaShunda Faison (Smithfield Middle) recently completed...
Report: Teen Crashes SUV At 125 MPH During Pursuit
BENSON – An 18 year-old driver is lucky to be alive after crashing a rental vehicle at approximately 125 miles per hour during a...
