Benson
Woman Shot Then Run Over By Car
BENSON – A 46 year-old woman was seriously injured Friday morning after being shot then run over by a car. The incident was reported at 2:46am at a home in…
Johnson Health Partners With Benson Health To Open Monoclonal Antibodies Clinic
BENSON – Patients who test positive for COVID-19 now have a new treatment option in the Benson area. On Wednesday, a stand-up clinic next door to Benson Health, a primary-care…
Benson Launches New Citizen Engagement Mobile App
The Town of Benson has launched Benson NC Connect, a new mobile citizen engagement application powered by GOGov. This application puts the power of the Benson Town Hall in the palm of…
Benson Chamber Hosts Annual Citizen Of The Year Breakfast
The Benson Chamber hosted its annual Citizen of the Year Breakfast on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the Benson Conference Center. The event was an opportunity for the newest citizen…
West Johnston High Advisory Council Reappointments
BENSON – At the request of Principal Jennifer Swartz, the Johnston County Public Schools Board has approved the reappointment of Heather Pennica and Brenda Harless to the West Johnston High…
1 Killed In Collision Between Motorcycle And Pickup
FOUR OAKS – One person was killed Friday afternoon after a motorcycle and pickup collided. The accident was reported around 3:30pm in the 2600 block of Highway 96 South near…
Authorities Searching For Burglary Suspect Posing As Worker
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a burglary suspect who appears to be posing as a worker. On Monday, August 16th just before 7:00am, home security…
School Board Approves Personnel Changes
The Johnston County Public School Board on Tuesday unanimously approved the following recommendations made by Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy: Assistant Principals – Two-Year Contract Zoraida Bennett – Selma Middle Jennifer…
Meadow Volunteer Fire Department Loan
Johnston County Commissioners have approved a tax exempt loan for the Meadow Volunteer Fire Department. The department plans to borrow $300,000 to purchase a new Peterbilt 348 tandem axle fire…
NCDOT Awards Bid To Widen I-95 From Benson To Dunn
Work to widen another section of Interstate 95 will begin soon, after the N.C. Department of Transportation awarded a $236.5 million contract in July. A joint venture of Flatiron and…
Two Benson Residents Appointed To University Of Mount Olive Board Of Trustees
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive has appointed five new Board of Trustee members: Pam Hardison Braxton, Paula Coates, Sylvia Herring, Borden Franklin “Frankie” Howell, Jr, and Robert…
Filing Period Ends For Most Races; Deadline Extended 1 Week After No One Files For Mayor
The filing period for most municipal offices in Johnston County concluded at twelve noon Friday, July 16th with the exception of mayor in one local town. No one filed for…
