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Johnston County Commissioners Adopt Summer Learning Week
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Commissioners have proclaimed July 15-19, 2024 as Summer Learning Week. The week emphasizes the importance of keeping kids learning throughout the summer to ensure they…
Former Police Chief Kenneth Edwards Dies At 54
BENSON – Former Benson police chief Kenneth Edward died Thursday at his home. He was 54. Coming from the Sampson County Sheriff’s Department, Kenneth began his career in Benson in…
Johnston County Woman Bags First $100,000 Prize In New Game
BENSON – Lois Driver of Clayton tried her luck on a $30 scratch-off and won the first $100,000 prize in a new scratch-off game. Driver bought her lucky Supreme 7s…
Benson Votes To Join The I-95/ I-40 Crossroads Of America Economic Development Alliance
BENSON — The Town of Benson Board of Commissioners has voted to approve joining the I-95/ I-40 Crossroads of America Economic Development Alliance beginning in Fiscal Year 2025. The Alliance…
Principals Complete The Distinguished Leadership In Practice Program
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools principals Lyndsey Dunn (McGee’s Crossroads Elementary), Dr. Ryan Ewell (Cleveland Elementary), and LaShunda Faison (Smithfield Middle) recently completed the Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program…
JCSO Searching For Person Driving This Vehicle
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff Office is seeking assistance identifying the driver of the pickup truck in this surveillance camera photo. On June 8, 2024, the vehicle was reportedly…
Stolen Car Crashes During High Speed Chase
BENSON – A car stolen from a Smithfield dealership was involved in a high speed chase and crash in Johnston County. It started at 11:54pm Saturday on Interstate 40 near…
12 Year-Old Drowns
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drowning. It happened Saturday afternoon at Tucker Lake, off Allen’s Crossroads Road near Benson. The 12 year-old male victim died…
Large Amount Of Drugs Found On Murder Suspect
BENSON – A suspect out of jail on bond awaiting trial on a murder charge, and a second person, were arrested during an undercover drug operation in Johnston County. Narcotic…
Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Grants For Benson And Wayne County
RALEIGH ― The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 20 grant requests to local governments totaling $8,680,000. These grants are for projects that have committed to creating 802 jobs and will attract more…
School Board And County Commissioners Collaborate To Enhance Educational Opportunities For Future Generations
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education and the Johnston County Board of Commissioners have announced a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for students across Johnston County.…
School Board Heads Toward New Attendance Districts
At its monthly meeting Tuesday evening, Johnston’s Board of Education got a schedule for moving toward adoption of revised school-attendance districts by the end of this calendar year. That would…
