Monday, November 25, 2024


Body Of Benson Murder Victim Located In Four Oaks

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JOHNSTON COUNTY - The Johnston County Sheriff's Office arrested a murder suspect today (Friday) after a body was discovered near Four Oaks. Around 10:30am, deputies...

Benson Installs New Sculpture At Library

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The first work in a planned “rotating sculpture tour” for Downtown Benson “Geometer’s Gate” by Mint Hill, NC artist Charles Pilkey installed at the...

Two Tractor Trailers Overturn On I-40 In Johnston County

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BENSON - A major traffic accident has closed eastbound Interstate 40 in Johnston County. The crash was reported around 1:30pm today (Wednesday) near the...

Chellie Cherry Named JCPS Teacher Assistant Of The Year

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SMITHFIELD - Johnston County Public Schools teacher assistant Chellie Cherry from West Smithfield Elementary was named the 2022 Teacher Assistant of the Year at...

Third Grade Teacher Receives 2022 Flame For Learning Award

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Four Oaks Elementary third grade teacher Jennifer Beninate was named the 2022 Johnston County Teacher of the Year at the annual Flame for Learning...

7 People Transported To Hospital Following Two Vehicle Accident

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BENSON - Seven people were transported to area hospitals following a serious two vehicle accident Thursday afternoon. The collision was reported around 4:30pm on...

Two Commissioners Recuse Themselves From Vote On Benson Area Business

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BENSON - A new liquid asphalt storage terminal will be constructed near Benson after winning approval from Johnston County Commissioners. Two of the seven...

Mother, Two Children Injured In House Fire

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BENSON - A mother and two young children were injured in a house fire Tuesday morning. The fire was reported at 3:08am at 720...

Suspect Awaiting Trial For 1972 Murder Of Bonnie Neighbors Dies In Prison

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Larry Joe Scott was arrested in Florida in 2019 after DNA and fingerprints found at the 1972 crime scene was linked to him ...

School Board Will Vote Tuesday On Resolution Calling For $253.5 Million Bond Referendum   

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The Johnston County Public School Board is expected to vote Tuesday night on a Resolution asking Johnston County Commissioners to place a $253.5 million...