Benson
Four Oaks Man Critically Injured In I-95 Collision
BENSON – A Four Oaks man was critically injured, and two others were seriously hurt, in a three vehicle accident Tuesday morning on Interstate 95 in Benson. The 12:36am crash…
Driver Ejected In Three Vehicle Crash On I-95
BENSON – Interstate 95 near Benson was closed for two and a half hours Tuesday morning due to a three vehicle crash at the 79 mile marker. According to the…
Benson Town Manager To Step Down
BENSON – During the Town of Benson’s regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting last Thursday, a mutual agreement was approved between the Board and Town Manager Fred Nelson to end…
County Commissioner Resigns Amid Domestic Allegations
BENSON – Johnston County Commissioner Larry Wood of Benson resigned Monday night. His resignation shocked fellow board members who were reportedly told by Mr. Wood minutes before the meeting began…
Benson Middle Advisory Council
Three members on the Benson Middle School Advisory Council have received renewal appointments. During the February meeting of the Johnston County Public School Board, Christina Montano, Tammy Dudley and Paul…
Man Pleads To Attempted Murder Of Two Johnston County State Troopers
BENSON – A felon with a lengthy criminal history has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty last week to the attempted murder of two state troopers during a 2018…
Benson Police Completes One Mind Campaign
Pledge to improve mental health response in community BENSON – The Benson Police Department has completed a pledge to improve their response to those with a mental health condition in…
SJHS Student Appointed To State Superintendent Student Advisory Council
By: Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist SMITHFIELD – Reagan Williford is a shining star of Johnston County Public Schools. Born and raised in the small township of Meadow, Reagan comes…
Police Identify Employee Fatally Shot Inside Pawn Shop
BENSON – Benson Police have released the identity of a man shot and killed inside a pawn shop. On Thursday around 11:00am, officers arrived at Kennedy’s Paradise Pawn, located at…
Man Fatally Shot Inside Benson Pawn Shop
BENSON – Benson Police are conducting a death investigation after one person was fatally shot Thursday inside a pawn shop. Benson Police and first responders were dispatched to a shooting…
19 Year-Old Dies After Being Electrocuted
BENSON – A 19 year-old man died Tuesday night after being electrocuted at a construction site. The victim has been identified as Christian Salazar of Raleigh. Around 6:30pm, a boom…
District Attorney: Deputy Justified In Use Of Force In 2021 Shooting
BENSON – Johnston County District Attorney Susan Doyle announced Monday a Johnston County sheriff’s detective was legally justified when he shot a suspect last year in Benson. Detective Michael Wilson…
