Jessica Crawford Honored With EMS Public Servant Award
Johnston County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Lieutenant Jessica Crawford was honored on Tuesday, March 2nd with the 2021 VFW Public Servant Award for Emergency...
Benson Woman Charged With Identity Theft
A Benson woman was arrested February 23rd on felony identity theft charges. Monica Sykes Shultz, of Mamie Road, was held on a $100,000 bond. According...
Benson Planning Board Appointments
At the request of the Benson Town Board, Johnston County Commissioners approved the appointment of Sherry Lockamy and Joshua Hefner to the Benson Planning...
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...
KS Bank Names New Vice President, Marketing Manager
SMITHFIELD - KS Bank and the Board of Directors has announced that Lisa Markowski has been named Vice President, Marketing Manager. In this role,...
Occupant Escapes From Burning RV
BENSON - Working smoke alarms are credited with helping one person escape a burning camper-RV this morning. Around 7:30am, the Benson, Elevation and West...
Chairman Stewart Delivers 2021 State Of The County Address
The 2021 State of the County Address was delivered this morning (Monday) by Johnston County Commissioner Chairman Chad Stewart.
The following is a transcription of...
Elderly Woman Struck And Killed While Walking To Mailbox
An 80 year-old woman was struck and killed while crossing the road to check her mailbox. The accident was reported around 5:20pm Monday in...
Like Mother, Like Daughter
It is ironic how often life comes full circle. That is the case for Centora and Trinity Holder of Four Oaks. Although 27 years...
Johnston County COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Jan. 12th
The Johnston County Health Department has scheduled a drive-thru clinic on Tuesday, January 12th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or until supplies last...
