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Clayton Man Accused Of Stealing Credit Card From A Friend
BENSON – A Clayton man was arrested around 2:20am Monday, August 21 on felony charges. Michael Jason Singletary, age 41, of Lucy Court, was charged with two counts of financial…
Benson’s Largest Mural To Date Now Complete
BENSON – The Town of Benson’s largest mural is now complete. The field-facing wall of the Lee Street Gym, located at 312 S. Lee Street, was selected by the Benson Art Advisory…
SC Men Caught With Narcotics During I-40 Traffic Stop, JCSO Says
BENSON – Two South Carolina men were arrested after allegedly being caught with a large quantity of cocaine. On July 26, a Johnston County deputy sheriff conducted a traffic stop…
Child Drowns In Backyard Swimming Pool
MEADOW – A 12 year-old child drowned Monday afternoon in a small backyard swimming pool. The tragic death happened at a home off Lee-Johnson Road, in the Meadow community, in…
Benson Girl Crowned Young Miss North Carolina
HICKORY, NC – Madelyn Herring, the daughter of Corby and Ericka Herring of Benson, competed in the 37th annual Little Miss and Teen Miss North Carolina State pageant held August…
Orientation Dates Set For JCPS 2023-24 School Year
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The orientation dates and times are set for Johnston County Public Schools. Schools will hold student orientation at various times before the start of the 2023-2024 school…
Man Watering Plants Outside Home Killed By Driver Who Ran Stop Sign
BENSON – A Johnston County man was killed while in the front yard of his home. Scott Charles Pacinelli was watering plants in his front yard around 9:00pm Wednesday. According…
Benson’s 2023 National Night Event A Big Success
BENSON – Over 250 people attended the 2023 National Night Out Event at Vyas Park in Benson, Tuesday evening. Benson Police Chief Greg Percy and Town Manager Kim Pickett were…
Commissioners Approve Benson And Princeton Funding Requests
Johnston County Commissioners have approved funding requests to help the Towns of Benson and Princeton with ongoing projects. Benson was awarded funds, not to exceed $500,000, towards the construction of…
School Board Approves Personnel Recommendations
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education approved the following recommendations, from Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy, during a special-called meeting July 25, 2023: Principal – Two-Year Contract • Elizabeth…
Johnston County Residents Receive Awards At 6th Annual Johnston Now Honors Event
SELMA — Eleven Johnston County residents and one local nonprofit were honored recently at the sixth-annual Johnston Now Honors event, held at The Farm at 42 on July 20. The…
Attempted Robbery Reported In Grocery Store Parking Lot
BENSON – Authorities are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a 52 year-old woman. It happened around 1:00am Saturday in the Food Lion parking lot at 12320 NC Highway 210,…
