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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…
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…
Johnston County Crash Causes Power Outage
BENSON – A collision between a farmworker bus and a pickup truck Friday evening has a number of homes without power and shut down a busy roadway. The crash occurred…
SUV Strikes Front Of Restaurant; No Injuries Reported
BENSON – A vehicle struck the front of a popular Benson restaurant Friday afternoon, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. The incident occurred just before 1:00 p.m. at Grill on…
