SHP: Both Drivers Involved In Fatal Accident Contributed To Crash
BENSON - The State Highway Patrol says both drivers involved in fatal collision on Thanksgiving Day in Johnston County contributed to the accident. One...
9 Johnston County Elementary Schools Selected For Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program
RALEIGH - A record-setting 232 elementary schools across North Carolina, including 9 public schools in Johnston County, have been selected and approved by the State Board...
Johnston Community College Announces Spring 2023 Semester President’s, Dean’s Lists
JCC recognizes students for their academic achievements
President’s List
The following students have been named to the Spring 2023 semester President’s List at Johnston...
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...
19 Year-Old Caught With Stolen Vehicle, JCSO Says
BENSON - A South Carolina teen was reportedly caught with a pickup reported stolen in Durham, NC. On Monday, January 1 around 2:58pm, Johnston...
Benson Hires New Assistant Town Manager
The Town of Benson has hired Calla Godwin as its new Assistant Town Manager.
As Assistant Town Manager she will aid Town Manager Kim Pickett...
Partnership for Children Provides Active Reading Workshops
In June, the Partnership for Children of Johnston County (PFCJC) provided 3 workshops on Active Reading. The two-part workshop for parents with children 2...
4 Juvenile Suspects Linked To Rash Of Egg-Throwing Cases
Four juvenile suspects are facing petitions following a string of vandalism first reported in late December.
Benson Police located and detained four male juveniles —...
Johnston County Bridge Being Replaced
BENSON – The Zack’s Mill Road bridge over the Pole Branch north of Benson closed Monday morning for a replacement project.
The bridge, built in...
Break-Ins Reported At Two Benson Area Businesses
BENSON - An undisclosed amount of money was stolen during a break-in discovered Friday morning at the Taco Bell / KFC located at 12340...