84 Year-Old Johnston County Woman Loses Over $30,000 In Scam
BENSON - An elderly Johnston County woman lost a large sum of money after falling victim to the Grandparents scam. The 84 year-old Benson...
Countywide Property Tax Revalution Scheduled For 2025
JOHNSTON COUNTY - Johnston County Commissioners approved a contract for the 2025 property revaluation. Pearson Appraisal Services, Inc., which conducted the 2011 and 2019...
SHP: Impaired Driver Fleeing From Trooper Slams Into Innocent Motorist
BENSON - A motorist traveling below the posted speed limit on Interstate 40 in Johnston County was arrested after he led state troopers on...
Father Charged With Failing To Safely Store Firearms After 2 Year-Old Son Accidentally Kills...
BENSON - The father of a two year-old child who fatally shot himself in the head while playing with a loaded handgun will face...
I-95 Reopens Following Three Vehicle Accident
BENSON – A three vehicle crash on Interstate 95 near Benson just after 7:00am Saturday caused major traffic delays.
The collision involved a tractor trailer,...
Benson Selects New Town Manager
BENSON - During its regular Oct. 11 meeting, the Benson Board of Commissioners approved the contract for a new Town Manager.
Following a months-long search...
2 Year-Old Accidentally Kills Self While Playing With Loaded Handgun
BENSON - The Johnston County Sheriff's Office said Monday the death of a 2 year-old child Sunday night was accidental. Shortly after 6:00pm Sunday,...
Pickup, Motorcycle Collision Injures 2
BENSON - Two people were injured around 11:25am Friday in a traffic accident in the 2200 block of NC Highway 242 North of Benson.
Initial...
Federal-State Grant Helps Enhance GALOT Motorsports Park
ARPA Funds Support Expansion of Major Johnston County Tourism Asset
BENSON – GALOT Motorsports Park, the 125-acre complex of motorsports amenities that welcomes thousands...
Benson Police Officer On Administrative Leave, Facing Charges After Off-Duty Wreck
By Robert Jordan Dunn Daily Record A Benson police officer was arrested and arraigned in Johnston County on suspicion of driving while impaired and...
