West Johnston High School Second Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s List
West Johnston High School Second Quarter Honor Roll & Principal's List 2023-2024 Principal's List:Freshman:Julianne AllenKarina BalderasJordan BassElla BowcockMorgan BowcockEmmalea BoylesPreston ByrdLillian CalderoneMya CampbellJavier Castaneda...
Couple Charged With Child Abuse Causing Serious Injury
BENSON - The parents of a infant seriously injured last year have been charged with felony child abuse.
In August 2023, the Johnston County Sheriff's...
$3.7 Million Bid Awarded For HVAC Upgrades At Four Schools
SMITHFIELD - Four public school campuses will be getting upgrades to their HVAC systems. The Board of Education recently approved a $3,745,195 contract with...
Driver Reached Speeds Of 170 MPH During Three County Chase, SHP Says
JOHNSTON COUNTY - Two people were injured after a driver, attempting to elude law enforcement officers, crashed into another vehicle. The collision ended a...
Work Underway On Downtown Benson Roundabout
BENSON - The intersection at Main Street (NC 50) and Wall Street (US 301) in Downtown Benson is now closed for the construction of...
I-95 Safety Patrol Driver Earns Statewide Honor
BENSON – Willy Odom has been described by travelers along Interstate 95 as “an angel” who “went out of his way to help us,”...
75th Annual Benson Chamber Awards Banquet
BENSON - The 75th Annual Benson Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet was held at The Barn at Broadslab on Thursday, February 1, 2024.
The following individuals...
School Teacher Suspended Following 150 MPH Chase, Arrest
BENSON - A high school teacher has been suspended with pay following his arrest by the State Highway Patrol. Latrell Tyree McDougald, age 24,...
8th Grader Wins “I Voted Early” Election Sticker Contest
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Elections has announced the winner of the "I Voted Early" sticker contest. The student with the most...
Suspect In Benson Nightclub Shooting Surrenders
BENSON - The suspect in a weekend shooting at a Benson-area nightclub is in custody. Noah Syncere Rosa surrendered without incident around 2:00pm today...
