Benson
JCPS Hires Engineer Of Energy Management
Weston Hockaday was named Engineer of Energy Management for Johnston County Public Schools. Hockaday was voted into this position at the May 11th Johnston County Board of Education meeting. Hockaday,…
High Speed Chase And Shooting At Police Leads To Federal Prison Sentence
A Johnston County man was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. On October 22,…
JCPS Board Asks Commissioners For 11 Percent Budget Increase
Wants To Keep Projected $20 Million Fund Balance Asks Commissioners For Separate $3.6 Million Performance Bonus 1250 Fewer Students Expected Next School Year SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public School…
Improvements Planned For Rotary Shelter
A bid has been awarded to renovate and make improvements to the Rotary Shelter at Smithfield Community Park. A $22,750 bid was awarded recently to Southern Tide Homes to replace…
Man Drowns While Fishing In Johnston County Pond
BENSON – A man drowned while fishing at a Johnston County pond. It happened at a pond on Tarheel Road off Highway 242 North of Benson shortly before noon Thursday.…
First Year JCPS Teachers Honored
Johnston County Public Schools named Ally Edwards as the district’s Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year at a virtual ceremony held recently. Edwards, a 2016 graduate of Corinth Holders…
Non-Typical Times Spur Partnership Success
In the face of a challenging year, a strong partnership emerged. JCI’s Pre-Employment Services program, in partnership with local grocery stores, has worked diligently to ensure that eligible high school…
Suspect Shot By Deputy Released From Hospital, Jailed On Drug Charges
BENSON – A man shot in the wrist by a Johnston County deputy sheriff last week is out of the hospital and in the Johnston County Jail. On May 5th,…
Benson Pulls Plug On Crossroads Alliance
By Eliot Duke Dunn Daily Record Benson commissioners dealt a crushing blow to a proposed three-town partnership between Interstate 95 communities. Representatives from Dunn, Benson and Four Oaks came together…
RV Park Wins Approval Near McGee’s Crossroads
In a split vote, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners has approved a controversial RV park in the rapidly-growing McGee’s Crossroads community. In a 5-to-2 vote, commissioners agreed Monday night…
Officer Involved Shooting Reported In Benson
BENSON – Numerous law enforcement officers are on the scene of an officer involved shooting. The shooting was reported around 11:00am in the 400 block of E. Branch Street in…
Commissioners Approve $36 Million General Obligation Bond From 2018 School Referendum
Funds Will Help Pay For New Thanksgiving Elementary School , JCC Engineering Building Johnston County Commissioners adopted a resolution April 19th approving the sale of $36 million in General Obligation…
