Work On Benson’s First Commissioned Mural To Begin Soon
The Town of Benson has announced the first mural approved through the Benson Art Advisory Board.
The Art Advisory Board was formed late last year....
Letter To The Editor: EMS Takeover Leaves Many Unanswered Questions
By: D. Banks Wallace
Johnston County EMS Advisory Committee Member
After reading the article entitled, “County Commissioners Forcing Four Oaks EMS, 50-210 EMS Out of Business”,...
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Train In Benson
BENSON - A pedestrian was struck and killed by an Amtrak passenger train this morning (Wednesday). The accident was reported at 1:51am at the...
County Commissioners Forcing Four Oaks EMS, 50-210 EMS Out Of Business
Closed Door Commission Meeting Held With No Public Notice Or Input
EMS Chief: "The extra TLC we give to our community. We know it's gone."
EMS...
Return To School Plan Unanimously Approved
SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Board of Education met for two hours Thursday night and unanimously approved Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy's Return to School...
Human Remains Found In Southern Johnston County
BENSON - The NC State Bureau of Investigation recovered human remains late-Wednesday in southern Johnston County. The remains are likely those of a missing...
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...
