Large Amount Of Drugs Found On Murder Suspect
BENSON – A suspect out of jail on bond awaiting trial on a murder charge, and a second person, were arrested during an undercover...
Traffic Stop For Broken Taillight Leads To Felony Arrest
BENSON – A routine traffic stop turned into a felony drug arrest. Around 3:00am Thursday, June 20 a Johnston County deputy sheriff stopped a...
Report: Teen Crashes SUV At 125 MPH During Pursuit
BENSON – An 18 year-old driver is lucky to be alive after crashing a rental vehicle at approximately 125 miles per hour during a...
12 Year-Old Drowns
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drowning. It happened Saturday afternoon at Tucker Lake, off Allen's Crossroads Road near Benson.
The...
Stolen Car Crashes During High Speed Chase
BENSON - A car stolen from a Smithfield dealership was involved in a high speed chase and crash in Johnston County. It started at...
Johnston County Commissioners Adopt Summer Learning Week
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Commissioners have proclaimed July 15-19, 2024 as Summer Learning Week. The week emphasizes the importance of keeping kids learning...
JCSO Searching For Person Driving This Vehicle
BENSON - The Johnston County Sheriff Office is seeking assistance identifying the driver of the pickup truck in this surveillance camera photo.
On June 8,...
Principals Complete The Distinguished Leadership In Practice Program
SMITHFIELD - Johnston County Public Schools principals Lyndsey Dunn (McGee's Crossroads Elementary), Dr. Ryan Ewell (Cleveland Elementary), and LaShunda Faison (Smithfield Middle) recently completed...
July 4th Celebration Planned At Coats Museum
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Coats Museum, Belltower and House will hold an Independence Day celebration.
Events take place this Thursday, July 4th from 11am until 1pm...
Benson Votes To Join The I-95/ I-40 Crossroads Of America Economic Development Alliance
BENSON — The Town of Benson Board of Commissioners has voted to approve joining the I-95/ I-40 Crossroads of America Economic Development Alliance beginning...
