Saturday, May 11, 2024


Driver Charged In Collision Involving Sheriff’s Office Patrol Car, US Mail Carrier

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BENSON - The State Highway Patrol has charged a Raleigh woman with causing a three vehicle crash involving a Johnston County deputy sheriff and...

New Johnston Health Board Members

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Three new appointees have joined the Johnston Health Board of Directors. William W. Massengill Jr. is CEO of Benson Area Medical Center. A life-long resident...

Return To School Plan Unanimously Approved  

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SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Board of Education met for two hours Thursday night and unanimously approved Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy's Return to School...

84 Year-Old Johnston County Woman Loses Over $30,000 In Scam

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BENSON - An elderly Johnston County woman lost a large sum of money after falling victim to the Grandparents scam. The 84 year-old Benson...

Box Truck Overturns

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BENSON - A box truck and passenger car sideswiped each other causing the truck to overturn. The collision happened overnight on Interstate 95 near...

New Zack’s Mill Road Bridge Opens

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​BENSON – The Zack's Mill Road Bridge over the Pole Branch north of Benson has reopened.  The road was closed in April 2020 so the...

Benson Man Seriously Injured In Christmas Eve Crash

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FOUR OAKS - A 21 year-old man was seriously injured in a single vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon. At 2:48pm, a 2002 Toyota pickup traveling eastbound...

Benson’s Run For The Brave 5K / Veterans Day Celebration Nov. 6th

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The Town of Benson has a BIG day planned for November 6, 2021. Benson loves to honor veterans, so a few years back Benson Parks...

Temporary Rail Crossing Closings Scheduled

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CSX officials will temporarily close several railroad crossings in Lucama, Kenly and Benson for track maintenance. In Lucama, the Main Street and Hill Street crossings...

Dr. Vyas Pledges $500,000 To New Cancer Center

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Waiting room to be named in his honor LILLINGTON – The new comprehensive cancer center in Harnett County recently received a pledge for a...