Benson
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…
Barton College Announces 2021 Graduates
WILSON – Two hundred and forty-three Barton College undergraduate seniors and graduate students received diplomas on Saturday, May 8, during the school’s 119th annual commencement exercises. Participating in the ceremony…
Leadership Johnston Announces 2021 Graduates
Leadership Johnston celebrated its newest graduates at their first meeting on June 24. Despite the challenges of this past year, Leadership Johnston forged ahead under a new format focused on…
WPYB Radio In Benson Under New Ownership
By Eliot Duke Dunn Daily Record BENSON — Russ McLamb Jr. spent the better part of his career working in radio. He traversed the state for nearly 40 years, taking…
