Benson
2021 Municipal Election Results
Candidate Appears To Have Won Write In Campaign By 1 Vote JOHNSTON COUNTY – A very light voter turnout was reported across the county Tuesday for the 2021 municipal elections.…
Benson’s Run For The Brave 5K / Veterans Day Celebration Nov. 6th
The Town of Benson has a BIG day planned for November 6, 2021. Benson loves to honor veterans, so a few years back Benson Parks & Recreation decided to update…
Small Fire Reported At Johnston County EMS Substation
BENSON – A fire was quickly contained Friday afternoon at a Johnston County EMS Substation. Around 2:00pm, three fire departments were dispatched to Benson EMS Station #2 located at 3838…
Injuries Reported In Benson Area Collision
BENSON – Three people were injured Wednesday afternoon when two pickup trucks collided on Highway 50 in southern Johnston County. The collision was reported shortly after 4:00pm in the 4500…
Commissioners Approve Truck Terminal, Outdoor Storage Rezoning Requests
Johnston County Commissioners approved four rezonings after holding public hearings on the requests during their October meeting. Officials agreed to rezone 24.4 acres of a 28.2 acre tract in the…
Log Truck Overturns
BENSON – A log truck overturned Monday afternoon outside of Benson. The accident occurred around 1:30pm on Morgan Road off Hannah Creek Road. The truck ran off the roadway…
Convenience Store Burglary Suspect Sought
BENSON – Deputies are investigating an early-morning break-in at a Johnston County convenience store. On Sunday, September 19th around 3:00am, an unknown male suspect broke into the Meadow Market at…
School Board OKs $995,000 Bleacher Contract
A contract has been awarded for bleacher repair and replacement work. The Johnston County Board of Education approved a $995,000 contract this month with Muter Construction to replace the home…
Mule Sculpture Installed In Benson
Standing proud at the intersection of Highways 27 and 50 BENSON – The Town of Benson has announced the installation of its mule sculpture on the pedestal at the intersection…
Two Reappointed To Benson Middle Advisory Council
BENSON – Two current members on the Benson Middle School Advisory Council have been reappointed. Board member Terri Sessoms recommended the reappointments of Tammy Dudley and Paul Boucher to the…
Four Oaks Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash
BENSON – A Four Oaks man died Friday morning as a result of a motorcycle accident in the McGee’s Crossroads area. It was reported at 4:59am. The State Highway Patrol…
Mobile Outreach Unit’s First Assignment: Treating Patients Newly Diagnosed With COVID-19
SMITHFIELD – Within hours of being delivered Wednesday, Johnston Health’s brand new mobile outreach unit was called to action. Starting Monday, it will be part of the hospital’s stand-up clinic…
