Benson
Christmas Eve Fire Destroys Home Near Benson
BENSON — A fire destroyed a home in Johnston County on Christmas Eve. The fire was reported Wednesday afternoon on Elevation Road outside of Benson. Multiple fire departments responded, including…
Stolen Car Turns Up In Flames
BENSON — What began as a quick stop at a convenience store ended less than an hour later with a burned-out vehicle and an arrest. Authorities said a 56-year-old Benson…
Troopers Investigate Head-On Collision
PRINCETON — Three people were injured Monday night in a head-on collision outside of Princeton, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Troopers were called at 6:56 p.m. to…
Driver Arrested After Two-County Chase
NEWTON GROVE — A Saturday night traffic stop in southern Johnston County turned into a high-speed chase through two counties before ending in a crash near Newton Grove. According to…
Metal Lamp Used In Assault On Elderly Women
BENSON — Two elderly Johnston County women are recovering from numerous injuries following an assault reported in the Meadow community. A 22-year-old Benson man is now facing multiple felony charges…
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.…
