Highway 27 Closure In Benson Begins Monday
The NC Department of Transportation will completely close a section of NC Highway 27 (West Main Street) inside the Benson city limits beginning on Monday,...
School Board Approves Personnel Recommendations
SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Board of Education approved the following recommendations, from Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy, during a special-called meeting July 25, 2023:Principal...
Bystander Helps Deputy Struggling With Suspect
BENSON - A bystander helped a deputy sheriff who was alone on a traffic stop Saturday night in southern Johnston County. Around 8:00pm, a...
Benson Man Charged With Armed Robbery
A Benson man was arrested Friday morning for reportedly robbing a Willow Spring resident inside their home. At 12:05am Friday, the Johnston County Sheriff's...
Federal-State Grant Helps Enhance GALOT Motorsports Park
ARPA Funds Support Expansion of Major Johnston County Tourism Asset
BENSON – GALOT Motorsports Park, the 125-acre complex of motorsports amenities that welcomes thousands...
Driver Arrested Following Early Morning High Speed Chase
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A driver led law enforcement officers on a lengthy chase Saturday morning through southern Johnston County.
It started around 3:00am when Johnston...
August 2020 – Johnston County Appointments
Johnston County Commissioners approved the following board appointments during their August 2020 meeting:
• Patricia Chisholm-Jones of Smithfield, William W. Massengill Jr. of Benson, and...
One Killed In Christmas Day Crash In Johnston County
BENSON – One person was killed in a Christmas morning traffic accident in Johnston County. The single vehicle collision was reported at 7:48am on...
Update: Fatal Convenience Store Robbery Linked To Two Other Holdups
Late-today (Thursday), the Johnston County Sheriff's Office and Garner Police announced they believe three armed robberies reported since Tuesday night are likely related.
They also...
Meadow Volunteer Fire Department Loan
Johnston County Commissioners have approved a tax exempt loan for the Meadow Volunteer Fire Department. The department plans to borrow $300,000 to purchase a...
