Benson
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…
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…
