1 Person Killed In Head On Collision
BENSON - One person was killed in a head on collision this morning. The crash was reported at 10:34AM on Highway 50 just south...
United Community Bank Donates $10,000 To United Way
United Community Bank has announced gifts totaling $10,000 to four United Way chapters throughout the bank’s southeastern footprint. The donations, which will help United...
Passenger ‘Flips Off’ Deputies During High Speed Chase
A teenage driver and two passengers were arrested after crashing their car during a chase that reached speeds over 100 miles per hour around...
Benson Completes First Commissioned Mural
The Town of Benson is excited to announce that its first commissioned mural is now complete.
Project lead Jennifer Wood and partner Buffy Taylor, from...
Commissioners Approve Rezoning Cases
Johnston County Commissioners approved several rezoning cases during their February meeting. Mideast Materials LLC of Dunn won approval to rezone 134 acres out of a...
High Speed Chase And Shooting At Police Leads To Federal Prison Sentence
A Johnston County man was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by...
Benson’s Run For The Brave 5K / Veterans Day Celebration Nov. 6th
The Town of Benson has a BIG day planned for November 6, 2021.
Benson loves to honor veterans, so a few years back Benson Parks...
School Board Approves Personnel Contracts For Principals, Administrators
SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Public School Board approved the following recommendations from Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy at their June 14, 2022 regularly scheduled...
Storage Unit Break-Ins Reported
BENSON - Detectives are investigating numerous storage unit break-ins. The thefts were discovered March 20th at Wood's Mini Storage, located at 1391 NC Highway...
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...
