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Two Tractor Trailers Overturn On I-40 In Johnston County
BENSON – A major traffic accident has closed eastbound Interstate 40 in Johnston County. The crash was reported around 1:30pm today (Wednesday) near the 325 mile marker, about three miles…
Chellie Cherry Named JCPS Teacher Assistant Of The Year
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools teacher assistant Chellie Cherry from West Smithfield Elementary was named the 2022 Teacher Assistant of the Year at their organization’s annual banquet. Teacher Assistants…
Johnston County Public Schools 2022 Job Fair Draws Large Crowd Of Applicants
BENSON – More than 100 candidates attended the Johnston County Public Schools 2022 Job Fair on Saturday, April 2, at West Johnston High. “We were thrilled to showcase all of…
Third Grade Teacher Receives 2022 Flame For Learning Award
Four Oaks Elementary third grade teacher Jennifer Beninate was named the 2022 Johnston County Teacher of the Year at the annual Flame for Learning Award banquet on April 26. Because…
School Board Approves Personnel Actions
SMITHFIELD – At the request of Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy, the Johnston County Public School Board approved the following personnel actions and contracts at their April monthly meeting: Assistant Principals…
7 People Transported To Hospital Following Two Vehicle Accident
BENSON – Seven people were transported to area hospitals following a serious two vehicle accident Thursday afternoon. The collision was reported around 4:30pm on US Highway 301 South (South Wall…
Two Commissioners Recuse Themselves From Vote On Benson Area Business
BENSON – A new liquid asphalt storage terminal will be constructed near Benson after winning approval from Johnston County Commissioners. Two of the seven commissioners had to recuse themselves from…
Johnston County Public Schools Honors 2022 Outstanding First Year Teachers
Johnston County Public Schools named Gabe Patton as the district’s First Year Teacher of the Year at the annual Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year Banquet on April 7.…
Mother, Two Children Injured In House Fire
BENSON – A mother and two young children were injured in a house fire Tuesday morning. The fire was reported at 3:08am at 720 Woodall Dairy Road near Benson. Fire…
Suspect Awaiting Trial For 1972 Murder Of Bonnie Neighbors Dies In Prison
Larry Joe Scott was arrested in Florida in 2019 after DNA and fingerprints found at the 1972 crime scene was linked to him A Johnston County inmate that was being…
Driver Hurt When Bucket Truck Flips On I-40
BENSON – A bucket truck pulling a loaded trailer overturned Thursday afternoon on Interstate 40 near the Meadow Exit in southern Johnston County. The driver suffered minor injuries and was…
Chamber Ribbon Cutting Held At Kelly’s Sunshine Café
BENSON – On March 25, the Benson Chamber officially welcomed Kelly’s Sunshine Café to the Benson Chamber family. The café is located at 7065 NC Highway 50 in Benson.
