Shipment Of John Deere Mowers Disappear
The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is investigating the disappearance John Deere mowers valued at $61,370.06.
On March 6th, a truck driver picked up a shipment...
Benson Convenience Store Robbed
Benson Police are investigating the armed robbery of Bass Country Store. Officers responded to a 911 call at 6:36pm Sunday reporting a robbery at the...
Tractor Trailer Driver Who Caused Deadly I-95 Wreck Was Impaired, Highway Patrol Says
BENSON - A tractor trailer driver who caused a deadly eight vehicle wreck on Interstate 95 in Johnston County is being held in the...
Benson Declares State Of Emergency In Response To COVID-19
Majority Of Town Hall Will Be Off Limits To The Public
The Town of Benson Board of Commissioners has declared a State of Emergency due...
Multiple Injuries Reported In Major Crash On Interstate 95
At Least 1 Fatality Confirmed After Tractor Trailer Crosses Median Striking Cars
BENSON - Southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in southern Johnston County have been...
Driver Crashes Car During High Speed Chase
A motorist clocked speeding 128 miles per hour on Interstate 95 in Johnston County early Friday morning led officers from two counties on a...
Benson Cancels All Town Events For 30 Days
Due to the increased risk of coming in contact with and spreading the virus in large social gatherings and frequented public places, the Town...
State Budget Impasse Holding Up $39 Million For Johnston County
Without a new state budget in place, millions of dollars in funding for residents of Johnston County is being held up in Raleigh.
A resolution...
Impaired Driver Flees Scene After Fatal Crash
A driver who fled from the scene of a fatal crash that killed a passenger in his pickup truck is now in custody.
The single...
Mom Removes 7th Grader From School Due To Safety Concerns
A local mom says she has removed her 12 year-old daughter from Johnston County Public Schools because administrators won't protect her daughter. Jennifer Merlin...
