Benson
JCPS Students Lead in National STEM Advocacy
Kaitlyn Nolte and Sloan Mann, both Johnston County Public School students, were recently selected to lead in two national programs promoting advocacy in science, technology, engineering and math. Nolte, an…
Violent Drug Dealer And Gang Member Shot In Benson During 2021 Arrest Sentenced To Federal Prison
NEW BERN, NC – A Harnett County man shot during his arrest two years ago in Benson was sentenced Monday to more than 16 years in federal prison. Oshea Massey,…
Benson Man Robbed In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – Detectives are investigating the robbery of a 22 year-old Benson man. The victim said he was with a female at a home on Blount Street in Smithfield just…
Break-In Reported At Home Of 93 Year-Old Woman
FOUR OAKS – Deputies discovered a residential break-in after responding to a burglar alarm on Hockaday Road near Four Oaks. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office received the alarm call around…
Senator Thom Tillis Visits Benson
BENSON – On Friday, September 8th, Senator Thom Tillis visited Benson to talk about rural economic growth and meet small business owners. Senator Tillis was given a tour of area…
Charges Filed In Crash That Injured Johnston County Deputy
BENSON – The State Highway Patrol has charged the driver of a pickup truck with failure to yield at a stop sign and driving without a license following a two-vehicle…
It’s Time For Benson’s Mule Days
By Dunn Daily Record BENSON – The clip-clop of equine hooves will soon be heard in Benson as the annual Mule Days festival gets underway this week. Festivities kick off…
Benson Police Make Arrest In Friday Night Shooting
BENSON – On Monday, Benson Police arrested a man for his alleged involvement in a shooting. Quaterrius Butler, 25, of Rock Crossing Drive in Dunn, was arrested and charged with…
Benson Police Searching For Shooting Suspect
BENSON – Benson Police are currently searching for a suspect involved in a shooting Friday evening. At 7:04pm, Benson Police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the…
Local Senior Games Receive $25,000 WoodmenLife Donation
CLAYTON – Senior games in Clayton and other portions of Johnston County will soon be expanding thanks to a generous $25,000 donation from WoodmenLife. “This sponsorship will go a long…
60 Year-Old Man Receives 30 To 61 Year Prison Sentence
SMITHFIELD – A Benson-area resident arrested two years ago on multiple felony charges has been sentenced to prison. James Byron Bond of Beasley Road was arrested in October 2021 after…
One Burglary Suspect Apprehended, More Arrests Pending, JCSO Says
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office arrested one person, and says more arrests are pending, following a break-in in the Meadow community, outside of Benson. Around 8:30am Sunday, a…
