Benson Business Owner Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison
NEW BERN – Jimmy Waylon Johnson, age 59, of Benson was sentenced by a federal court judge this week to 179 months and a...
Woman Shot Then Run Over By Car
BENSON - A 46 year-old woman was seriously injured Friday morning after being shot then run over by a car. The incident was reported...
Eagle Scout Michael James Blake II Awarded
CLAYTON - An Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony was held on October 22, for Michael James Blake II. Michael was presented with an...
New Zack’s Mill Road Bridge Opens
BENSON – The Zack's Mill Road Bridge over the Pole Branch north of Benson has reopened. The road was closed in April 2020 so the...
Murder Suspect Facing Additional Charge
BENSON - The Johnston County Sheriff's Office has filed a new charge against a Benson man accused of fatally shooting his father.
Kenneth Jake Dawson...
Motorist Ejected After Being Struck By Impaired Driver, SHP Says
BENSON - A motorist was ejected after his vehicle was struck by an impaired driving suspect on Christmas Day in Johnston County. The two...
Benson Firefighters Honored
BENSON - On December 6, the Benson Fire Department (BFD) held its annual Christmas Party. The gathering of BFD firefighters, Town administration, elected officials,...
Johnston County Man Couldn’t Eat After Discovering $1 Million Win
BENSON – Michael Morgan of Benson gave his wife a lottery ticket to scratch before dinner and, after uncovering a $1 million prize, he...
Free COVID-19 Testing Events Scheduled In Clayton, Benson
Two free community COVID-19 testing events will be taking place in Johnston County. Testing is free to the public and is available for all ages.
The...
Woodall Family Donates Benches For Benson Town Hall
BENSON - If you find yourself resting in front of Benson’s Town Hall near the entrance of the WJ Barefoot Auditorium, you might not...
