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.
The...
Noise Complaints From Neighbors Not Enough To Stop Rock Quarry Expansion
FOUR OAKS - Johnston County Commissioners heard concerns from neighbors afraid added hours at an adjacent business will only create more noise pollution. It...
Benson PD Collects More Than 200 Pounds Of Unwanted Medication For Proper Disposal
BENSON - The State Bureau of Investigation has designated today (June 17th) as the day for agencies statewide to turn in the outdated and...
Call to Artists for Downtown Benson Mural
The Town of Benson, through the Benson Art Advisory Board, has announced a Call to Artists for a wall mural in downtown Benson. This...
Break-Ins Reported At Two Benson Area Businesses
BENSON - An undisclosed amount of money was stolen during a break-in discovered Friday morning at the Taco Bell / KFC located at 12340...
United Community Bank Announces Plans To Begin Reopening Branch Lobbies
United Community Bank has announced they are reopening lobbies for select branch locations across their four-state footprint, effective this week. United closed its lobbies...
After More Than 20 Years Of Service Benson Police Chief Kenneth Edwards Retires
BENSON - Police Chief Kenneth Edwards retired earlier this month after more than 20 years in Benson. An official sendoff was planned, but with Coronavirus...
