Benson
Father Charged With Failing To Safely Store Firearms After 2 Year-Old Son Accidentally Kills Self
BENSON – The father of a two year-old child who fatally shot himself in the head while playing with a loaded handgun will face charges. On Monday, the Johnston County…
Scarecrow Contest Transforms Benson Into Halloweentown, USA
BENSON – It’s probably safe to say that crows are avoiding Main Street in downtown Benson right now and, if you’ve visited recently, you know why — a couple dozen scarecrows line…
I-95 Reopens Following Three Vehicle Accident
BENSON – A three vehicle crash on Interstate 95 near Benson just after 7:00am Saturday caused major traffic delays. The collision involved a tractor trailer, passenger car, and work van.…
Benson Selects New Town Manager
BENSON – During its regular Oct. 11 meeting, the Benson Board of Commissioners approved the contract for a new Town Manager. Following a months-long search aided by an independent firm…
2 Year-Old Accidentally Kills Self While Playing With Loaded Handgun
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said Monday the death of a 2 year-old child Sunday night was accidental. Shortly after 6:00pm Sunday, deputies responded to the 900 block…
Pickup, Motorcycle Collision Injures 2
BENSON – Two people were injured around 11:25am Friday in a traffic accident in the 2200 block of NC Highway 242 North of Benson. Initial reports indicate a motorcycle was…
Federal-State Grant Helps Enhance GALOT Motorsports Park
ARPA Funds Support Expansion of Major Johnston County Tourism Asset BENSON – GALOT Motorsports Park, the 125-acre complex of motorsports amenities that welcomes thousands of visitors to Johnston County each…
Benson Police Officer On Administrative Leave, Facing Charges After Off-Duty Wreck
By Robert Jordan Dunn Daily Record A Benson police officer was arrested and arraigned in Johnston County on suspicion of driving while impaired and while carrying a concealed weapon, along…
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 of Education to participate in the…
Brookside Christian Academy Graduates To 13-Acre Campus
By Rudy Coggins Dunn Daily Record Local academy acquires new property Enrollment has tripled since Brookside Christian Academy opened its doors in 2020 and the non-public, privately-funded school has outgrown…
Tractor Trailer Crashes On Interstate 95
BENSON – A tractor trailer driver may have suffered a blowout of his right front tire as he headed northbound on Interstate 95 at the 78 mile marker near Benson…
Driver Arrested Following Early Morning High Speed Chase
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A driver led law enforcement officers on a lengthy chase Saturday morning through southern Johnston County. It started around 3:00am when Johnston County deputies responded to Interstate…
