Benson Woman Critically Injured In Early Morning Shooting
A 35 year-old Benson woman was shot and critically injured this morning (Tuesday). The shooting was reported at 1:25 AM on Jada Allen Road...
Johnston County School Board Violates Open Meeting Law
When the Johnston County School Board gathered at the Benson Town Hall Conference Center last month they likely violated the North Carolina Open Meeting...
Benson Reading Program Ends In Fun
Large number of participants this year
A large crowd of children — who contributed to impressive statistics in Benson’s summer reading program this year —...
KFC / Taco Bell Manager Shot During Holdup
A manager at a KFC / Taco Bell was shot during a holdup. It happened early this morning (Wednesday).
The Johnston County Sheriff's Office said...
Rep. Strickland Updates Benson Chamber On State Budget
Offers insight into process
State Rep. Larry Strickland (R-Harnett and Johnston) gave an overview of the North Carolina budget process and the General Assembly’s current...
Benson Court Relocating Due To Broken AC Unit
A broken air conditioning unit has forced Johnston County Court officials to relocate.
Benson District Court is scheduled for this Friday, July 19th. However, a...
Benson Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Soliciting Child Porn From Minors On The...
A Benson man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for soliciting child pornography from minors over the internet. United States District...
Partnership for Children Provides Active Reading Workshops
In June, the Partnership for Children of Johnston County (PFCJC) provided 3 workshops on Active Reading. The two-part workshop for parents with children 2...
Filing Period Opens For 2019 Municipal Elections
SMITHFIELD - The filing period for the 2019 municipal elections in Johnston County opened at Noon today (Friday).
Nine candidates filed in the first 30...
Partnership for Children Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Little Free Libraries
The Partnership for Children of Johnston County (PFCJC) cut the Ribbon for two new Little Free Libraries. Little Free Libraries are popping up everywhere....
