Fire Damages Vacant Home
A vacant home was heavily damaged by flames Tuesday morning. A 911 call was received around 11:00am reporting the fire in the 800 block...
Benson Sisters Raise $1,100 For Ronald McDonald House
Madelyn and Saylor-Claire, the children of Ericka and Corby Herring of Benson, recently raised $1,100 for The Ronald McDonald House. They presented a check...
Expired: Four Local Fireworks Displays Scheduled
The Fourth of July is a time for celebration across the country, and here in Johnston County - fireworks are a crowd favorite...
Suspicious Fire Under Investigation
BENSON - The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious fire near Benson. The blaze was reported around 2:00am Tuesday in the 11000...
United Community Bank Donates $10,000 To United Way
United Community Bank has announced gifts totaling $10,000 to four United Way chapters throughout the bank’s southeastern footprint. The donations, which will help United...
$19,050 In Property Stolen During Residential Break-In
BENSON - Detectives are investigating a residential break-in near Benson where a large amount of property was reportedly taken. The break-in was discovered June...
Beginning Monday, County And Municipal Face Mask Requirements Will Vary
SMITHFIELD - Executive Order #147 from Governor Roy Cooper now requires face masks or face coverings in all public places in North Carolina. On...
1 Person Killed In Single Car Accident
The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car accident today (Thursday) that claimed the life of a Benson man. The single vehicle collision...
Jimmy Capps Tribute Song Released
BEULAVILLE - The sudden death of the man known as the "king" of Nashville, Tennessee session guitarists, Jimmy Capps, earlier this month has had...
Free COVID-19 Testing Events Scheduled In Clayton, Benson
Two free community COVID-19 testing events will be taking place in Johnston County. Testing is free to the public and is available for all ages.
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