November 12, 2025
Benson
Benson Middle School Football: Back-To-Back Conference Champions
By Coaches Lee Pegues and Rhett Saylors | Benson Middle School As we stood on the field Thursday evening watching the clock wind down, we couldn’t help but feel an…
NCDOT Holds Open House On NC 242 Widening Project
BENSON – The N.C. Department of Transportation wants the public’s feedback on long-term plans to widen more than a half-mile of N.C. 242 near Interstate 40. The department has developed a…
2025 Municipal Election Results
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Low voter turnout marked Tuesday’s 2025 municipal elections across Johnston County, but one of the night’s biggest surprises came in Smithfield, where longtime District 4 Councilman David…
A Historic Bargain And A Race Against Time: Endangered Alfred Altman House Offered For Sale – But Must Be Moved
BENSON – Preservation North Carolina (Preservation NC) has announced a uniqueand urgent opportunity for history enthusiasts and preservationists: the Alfred Altman House, a rare 1840s Johnston County ‘Coastal Cottage,’ is…
High-Speed Chase On I-95 Ends In Arrest
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A pursuit that reached speeds over 100 mph Friday afternoon ended when troopers arrested a 20 year-old man along Interstate 95 near Dunn. Authorities said Shaheem Stephenson…
Car Overturns In Downtown Benson Crash
BENSON, N.C. — Two cars collided Friday in downtown Benson, causing one vehicle to overturn and injure its driver. The crash occurred shortly after 3:00 p.m. at the intersection of…
Johnston County Man Previously Charged With Fraud Arrested Again After High-Speed Chase
DUNN — A Johnston County man was arrested Thursday night after leading Dunn police on a chase that began on U.S. 421 and ended on Interstate 95, authorities said. According…
JCPS Principal Of The Year Transforms School Through Extraordinary Leadership
SMITHFIELD – Benson Elementary Principal Dr. Takicey Dunston is a force powered by a laser focus on creating the best learning environment for every student. With that focus and buy-in…
Gun Displayed In Road Rage Incident
SMITHFIELD — Police are investigating a road rage incident Monday in which a handgun was reportedly displayed during a confrontation on West Market Street (U.S. 70 Business). The incident occurred…
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle
BENSON — A 70-year-old man was killed Monday night after being struck by a vehicle along NC 50 South in the Meadow community, according to the North Carolina State Highway…
No Charges Filed After 83-Year-Old Benson Man Shoots Grandson In Apparent Self-Defense
BENSON – An 83-year-old Benson man will not face charges after allegedly shooting his grandson Wednesday evening in what police believe was an act of self-defense. Benson Police responded to…
Drug Bust Near High School: Habitual Felon Arrested
BENSON – A 70-year-old man was arrested after narcotics agents uncovered a significant drug operation at a home near West Johnston High School. Danny “Catfish” Vester Mozingo, of N. Pleasant-Coates…
