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State Audit: Johnston County Has 10 Former Landfill Sites On DEQ Watch List
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A new state audit has identified 10 former landfill sites in Johnston County that are part of North Carolina’s Pre-Regulatory Landfill Program, including one in Four Oaks…
NCDOT Approves Nearly $4 Million Resurfacing Bid For Johnston County
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A better ride is coming to 15 miles of Johnston County roadways, thanks to a nearly $4 million resurfacing project recently awarded by the N.C. Department of…
Benson Announces Memorial Service Arrangements For Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley
BENSON, N.C. — The Town of Benson has announced memorial service arrangements to honor Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley, who died Saturday, July 11, following a courageous battle with cancer. Holley…
NCDOT: Rain Forces Delay In Reopening Of NC 50 Bridge At I-95 In Benson
BENSON, N.C. — Motorists hoping to drive across the N.C. 50 bridge at Interstate 95 this week will have to wait a little longer. The N.C. Department of Transportation announced…
Benson Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley Dies After Battle With Cancer
BENSON, N.C. — The Town of Benson is mourning the loss of Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley, who died Saturday, July 11, after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer. Holley…
Work On Benson Bridge And Roundabout Continues To Progress
BENSON, N.C. – Construction on the new roundabout and bridge overhaul on N.C. 50 at Interstate 95 continues to make significant progress as the N.C. Department of Transportation aims to…
Copper Wiring Stolen From Two New Homes Under Construction
BENSON, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after thieves stole thousands of dollars worth of copper wiring from two homes under construction near Benson. The thefts were…
Cub Scouts Help Kick Off Benson’s New Youth Pledge Initiative
BENSON, N.C. — Members of BSA Pack 19 Cub Scouts helped launch the Town of Benson’s new Youth Pledge Program by leading the Pledge of Allegiance during the Benson Board…
Woman Says Drug Deal Turned Into Robbery
BENSON, N.C. — What allegedly began as an illegal drug transaction ended with a robbery investigation Saturday night in southern Johnston County. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, a…
Sheriff’s Office Probing Theft Of Multiple Firearms From Residence
BENSON — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of multiple firearms from a home in the Meadow community after the owner discovered the property missing. The theft…
Head-On Crash With Cement Truck Leaves One Dead, One Critically Injured
BENSON, N.C. — A 49-year-old man died Friday morning following a head-on collision with a cement truck on U.S. 301 just north of Benson, according to the N.C. State Highway…
Benson Announces July 3 Independence Day Celebration And Fireworks
BENSON, N.C. — The Town of Benson and Benson Parks and Recreation will celebrate Independence Day with an evening of family fun, entertainment and fireworks on Friday, July 3. This…
