Benson
Elderly Woman Struck And Killed While Walking To Mailbox
An 80 year-old woman was struck and killed while crossing the road to check her mailbox. The accident was reported around 5:20pm Monday in the 3000 block of Jonesboro Road…
Like Mother, Like Daughter
It is ironic how often life comes full circle. That is the case for Centora and Trinity Holder of Four Oaks. Although 27 years and many circumstances separate the mother…
Johnston County COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Jan. 12th
The Johnston County Health Department has scheduled a drive-thru clinic on Tuesday, January 12th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or until supplies last at West Johnston High School located…
Johnston County COVID-19 Alert Notification System
The Johnston County Public Health Department announced this afternoon they do not have a waiting list for the general public to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Officials said one way to…
Motorist Ejected After Being Struck By Impaired Driver, SHP Says
BENSON – A motorist was ejected after his vehicle was struck by an impaired driving suspect on Christmas Day in Johnston County. The two vehicle collision was reported at 7:00am…
Stronger Together: Cities Form Crossroads Alliance
Three cities near the heart of everything came together Thursday to forge a single, unified vision of the future. Leaders from Dunn, Benson and Four Oaks took an initial first…
JCPS Provides More Than 80,000 Meals For Children Over The Holidays
School Nutrition staff for Johnston County Public Schools served Holiday Meal Kits to nearly 6,000 children ahead of the district’s winter break. JCPS Director of School Nutrition Dana Edwards said…
2020 Benson Light Fight Window Contest Winners
The Benson Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 2020 Benson Light Fight Window Contest. First Place Residential – Judy and Randy Lucas – Main Street Second Place…
Benson Area Broadband Project Receives State Funding
CenturyLink Project In Johnston County Among 18 Approved Statewide RALEIGH – Nearly $30 million will go to fund 18 broadband infrastructure projects with a goal of connecting 15,965 households and…
I-95 Widening Project Gets More Technology
NCDOT contractor widening 16-mile stretch to eight lanes DUNN – More cameras, speed sensors and other equipment designed to improve the safety of the work zone are being installed along a…
Driver Failed To Stop At Intersection Causing Crash, SHP Says
BENSON – The State Highway Patrol has cited a Willow Spring woman with causing a serious crash Monday night that injured four people. The collision was reported shortly after 7:00pm…
Injuries Reported In Collision At Rural Intersection
BENSON – A collision between a passenger car and pickup injured several people Monday night. The 7:35pm collision occurred on Old Fairground Road at Benson-Hardee Road in the West Johnston…
