Benson
Motorcycle Accident Claims Life Of 37 Year-Old Man
BENSON – A Four Oaks man died in a motorcycle accident. The accident was reported at 11:46pm Friday on Godwin Lake Road near Meadowbrook Road in the Meadow community. The…
Fire Damages Mobile Home
FOUR OAKS – A mobile home and two adjacent structures sustained damage in an early morning fire. The fire was reported at 1:55am Friday on Strickland’s Crossroads Road at Adams…
WCC’s Dental Hygiene Class Pinned At Ceremony
GOLDSBORO – Wayne Community College’s Dental Hygiene class of 2024 was honored at a pinning ceremony to mark their transition from students to dental professionals. The program’s faculty presented graduates…
Disabled Motorist Fatally Struck By Tractor Trailer
FOUR OAKS – A Johnston County man was killed early Friday morning after his disabled car was struck on the shoulder of Interstate 95. The collision was reported at 4:57am,…
Two County Pursuit Ends With Arrest Of Driver
BENSON – Numerous law enforcement officers were involved in an early-morning chase that started in Johnston County and ended in Harnett County. Around 12:05am Monday, a Johnston County state trooper…
Autopsy: Benson Man Was Shot 11 Times At Close Range
BENSON – The NC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has released an autopsy report on a 50 year-old Benson man shot and killed inside his home. Kenneth Wayne Dawson…
Jimmy Capps Highway Dedicated
BENSON – A section of Interstate 40 in Johnston County bears the name of country music icon Jimmy Capps. The N.C. Department of Transportation joined about 100 state and local leaders…
Suspect Wanted For Johnston County Business Break-In
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance identifying this individual. The person is wanted in connection with a business break-in and larceny at Brandy’s Boutique and Gifts,…
2024 Academic Achievers Luncheon
BENSON – On Thursday, May 2, 2024, the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2024 Academic Achievers Luncheon for South Johnston High School and West Johnston High School seniors…
Kristina Harrell Named New Leader Of Dunn Area Chamber Of Chamber
DUNN – The Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors has announced the selection of Kristina Harrell as the Chamber’s new Executive Vice President. Harrell previously served as the…
JCSO Narcotic Agents Execute Search Warrant
BENSON – Narcotic agents with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office executed a drug search warrant at a Benson area home. The raid took place around 11:00am today (Wednesday) in the…
Man Says He Was Defrauded Out Of $86,000
BENSON – A 53 year-old Benson man claims he lost at least $86,000 over a period of several years. In 2020, the victim said he met a woman over the…
