Benson
Man Wanted Since 2023 Arrested, Facing Additional Charges
BENSON, N.C. — A Johnston County man wanted on outstanding felony drug charges was arrested during a traffic stop. Mark Galen Dean, 48, of Angier, was taken into custody around…
Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road Coming To Benson Grove Baptist Church
BENSON, N.C. — A local gospel music concert is scheduled at Benson Grove Baptist Church, featuring Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road in a live performance open to the public. The…
Commissioners Approve Second Water Plant Design, $67M Bond Issuance
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Johnston County Board of Commissioners on April 20 heard proposals on land conservation, infrastructure expansion and long-term county planning, including steps toward a second water treatment…
Former Benson Police Officer Charged With Rape, Kidnapping
BENSON, N.C. — A former Benson police officer has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including forcible rape and first-degree kidnapping, following an investigation by the North Carolina State…
High-Speed Chase Ends In Rollover Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A 25-year-old man is in custody following a high-speed pursuit that ended in a rollover crash Monday evening in Johnston County. The incident began around 7:25…
Authorities: Group Home Staffer Charged In Alleged Child Sex Assaults
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A Moore County man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he sexually assaulted a child at a group home in the McGee’s Crossroads community.…
Kimberly Pickett Credentialed By International Local Government Management Organization
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Kimberly T. Pickett, Interim Town Manager of Smithfield, NC, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Mrs. Pickett is one of over 1,300…
Johnston Students Participate In AgFest
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – Buses lined the University of Mount Olive campus as students stepped into a scene where country music carried across the grounds, conversations filled the air, and…
Johnston County Businesses Earn New State Tourism Recognition
BENSON, N.C. — Two businesses in Benson are among dozens across the state recently recognized by the North Carolina Department of Commerce as Certified North Carolina Destination Businesses, a designation…
West Johnston High Third Quarter Principal’s List And Honor Roll
West Johnston High School Third Quarter Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll 12th Grade Principal’s List Amelia AndersonLinda ArtripJaelynn BachusLogan BardenAaliyah BassColson BeardMattison BittleKarlie BlakelyHillary BoatengAmori BoltonRyley BrinkleyWyatt BrownKyasia BrownMason…
Update: I-95 Near Dunn Reopens Following Fiery Early Morning Crash
UPDATE: Northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near Dunn have reopened. DUNN, N.C. (AP) — An early morning crash involving a tractor-trailer and a vehicle fire shut down a stretch of…
Young, Clemmons Join Neuse River Writers Leadership Team
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The nonprofit writers’ organization Neuse River Writers has added two new members to its board of directors during the first quarter of 2026. Tom Young of Clayton…
