Benson Opens Downtown Social District
BENSON - The Town of Benson now has its own social district — joining more than 50 municipalities across North Carolina with similar designations.
The...
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...
Former Police Chief Kenneth Edwards Dies At 54
BENSON – Former Benson police chief Kenneth Edward died Thursday at his home. He was 54.
Coming from the Sampson County Sheriff’s Department, Kenneth began...
Man Arrested For Fraudulent Video Game Sale
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Police have arrested a 34 year-old man on fraud charges. Antonio Watson of Jarvis Lane, Benson was charged July 9 with...
Johnston County Woman Bags First $100,000 Prize In New Game
BENSON – Lois Driver of Clayton tried her luck on a $30 scratch-off and won the first $100,000 prize in a new scratch-off game.
Driver...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
