Bah Humbug! Meadow Lights Canceled For 2020
BENSON - For the first time in almost 50 years, the Meadow Lights will not shine this year. The Grinch responsible for the decision...
Benson Promotes Interim Chief Greg Percy To Permanent Police Chief
The Town of Benson made the decision this week to allow Interim Police Chief Greg Percy to continue his role as head of the Police Department...
Johnston County Woman Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize
Lynn Stephenson of Willow Springs tried her luck on a $20 scratch-off and walked away the winner of a $100,000 prize.
Stephenson purchased her lucky...
United Community Bank To Resume Reopening Branch Lobbies
United Community Bank has announced they are reopening lobbies at additional branch locations across their five-state footprint, effective this week. United closed lobbies in...
Box Truck Overturns
BENSON - A box truck and passenger car sideswiped each other causing the truck to overturn. The collision happened overnight on Interstate 95 near...
Two Tractor Trailers, Pickup Collide On Interstate 95
BENSON - Three vehicles were involved in collision on Interstate 95 near Benson this afternoon. The wreck was reported just after 3:00pm in the...
August 2020 – Johnston County Appointments
Johnston County Commissioners approved the following board appointments during their August 2020 meeting:
• Patricia Chisholm-Jones of Smithfield, William W. Massengill Jr. of Benson, and...
North Carolina SweetPotato Commission Launches K-12 Curriculum
BENSON – The North Carolina SweetPotato Commission (NCSPC), headquartered in Benson, has launched K-12 curriculum to help teachers and parents educate students about the state’s vegetable, the sweetpotato. In...
Driver Claims She Was Shot At While Putting Out Yard Sale Signs
BENSON - An Angier woman claims someone fire a gun at her car while she was putting out yard sale signs. The incident was...
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...
