2020 State Annual Singing Convention Postponed
BENSON - The 2020 State Annual Singing Convention scheduled June 26-28, 2020 has been postponed until next year. This would have been the Centennial...
Jimmy Capps Tribute Song Released
BEULAVILLE - The sudden death of the man known as the "king" of Nashville, Tennessee session guitarists, Jimmy Capps, earlier this month has had...
Bystander Helps Deputy Struggling With Suspect
BENSON - A bystander helped a deputy sheriff who was alone on a traffic stop Saturday night in southern Johnston County. Around 8:00pm, a...
N.C. Forest Service Offers Discount To Military Members For Seedling Orders
RALEIGH – In recognition of the service and sacrifice of members of the armed forces, the North Carolina Forest Service is offering a 20...
Chairman Stewart Delivers 2021 State Of The County Address
The 2021 State of the County Address was delivered this morning (Monday) by Johnston County Commissioner Chairman Chad Stewart.
The following is a transcription of...
New Clayton Middle Principal Named
Sandra Morris was named the principal of Clayton Middle at a Special Session Johnston County Board of Education meeting on Friday, June 25.
Morris, who...
Benson’s Second Main Street Mural Is Complete
BENSON - Work on the Town of Benson’s second commissioned mural is complete. Greensboro artist Gina Franco put the finishing touches on the town’s...
Benson Officers To Help Welcome Back Local Students
BENSON - When the students at Benson Elementary and Benson Middle return to class from this year’s summer break, they will be greeted not...
Rep. Nickel Announces Millions In Funding For Local Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13) has announced over $32 million in community project funding requests submitted to the House Appropriations Committee...
$2.8 Million Bid Awarded For HVAC Upgrades At Three Schools
JOHNSTON COUNTY - The Johnston County Public School Board will spend $2,863,500 to update HVAC equipment at three public school campuses.
Heating and air conditioning...
