Benson
Temporary Rail Crossing Closings Scheduled
CSX officials will temporarily close several railroad crossings in Lucama, Kenly and Benson for track maintenance. In Lucama, the Main Street and Hill Street crossings will close May 3rd and…
Cleveland Road Property Rezoned For Produce, Christmas Tree Lot
In a unanimous vote, Johnston County Commissioners approved a rezoning request for a lot at 9638 Cleveland Road in the Cleveland Township. Gene Lee with L&G Farms of Meadowbrook Road,…
Cleaning Solutions Business Relocating To Benson
A cleaning solutions business, which has outgrown their location on Highway 70 East of Smithfield, will be moving to Benson. Johnston County Commissioners approved rezoning and special use permits for…
Drivers Killed In Fiery Head-On Crash
The State Highway Patrol has identified two people killed in a fiery head-on crash this morning (Monday) in Johnston County. The collision was reported at 12:02am on Old Fairground Road…
Sisters, State Queens Visit Nursing Home And Children’s Home For Easter
Twelve year-old, Madelyn Herring – Junior Miss North Carolina and her younger sister, 6 year-old, Saylor Claire Herring – Tiny Miss North Carolina spent the month of February collecting Easter…
Friends of Johnston County Parks Hosting Countywide Litter Clean Up For Earth Day
CLAYTON – The Friends of Johnston County Parks is hosting their third public event in honor of Earth Day. A countywide litter clean up at designated parks and roadways across…
Berry Global Launches Expansion At Benson Plant
Manufacturer of Disinfectant Wipes Will Add 63 Jobs BENSON – Berry Global, the Fortune 500 global maker and marketer of nonwoven fabrics and plastic packaging products, will invest more than…
Economic Development Announcement Expected Monday
BENSON – Johnston County Commissioners have scheduled a special meeting on Monday, April 12th at 11:00am. The meeting will be held at the Town of Benson Conference Center. The purpose…
Two Injured After Utility Trailer Detaches From Vehicle, Strikes Minivan
BENSON – Two people were injured after a utility trailer being towed behind a truck detached and collided with a minivan. The 8:06pm Wednesday crash occurred on Sanders Road off…
Relative Charged In Benson-Area Shooting
A 63 year-old man has been charged with shooting his nephew at a home near Benson. At 1:49pm Friday, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office responded to 786 Woodall Dairy Road…
Driver Charged In Collision Involving Sheriff’s Office Patrol Car, US Mail Carrier
BENSON – The State Highway Patrol has charged a Raleigh woman with causing a three vehicle crash involving a Johnston County deputy sheriff and a US mail carrier. The wreck…
Deputies Respond To Shooting
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting. The incident was reported Friday afternoon in the 700 block of Woodall Dairy Road near the intersection of Gilbert…
