Thursday, May 9, 2024


Farm Heritage Days Return To Benson

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Lots to do for fans of antique tractors Fans of antique tractors will have plenty to keep them occupied this weekend at Benson’s Chamber Park. The...

Update: Benson Bank Robbery Suspect Captured In South Carolina

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UPDATE: Ronnie  Wessinger was located in Greenville, South Carolina Tuesday night about 8:35pm and was taken into custody. Wessinger is facing charges of Attempted Robbery with a...

Jade’s Jam Returns To Benson For Fifth Year

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Pet adoptions, accessories, food all on tap It’s the first weekend in April and it can mean only one thing to pet lovers — it’s...

Farm Tractor Stolen Near Benson

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Authorities are searching for a stolen farm tractor taking from a shelter. Between March 28th and March 31st  someone stole a John Deere 4610 tractor and...

Former NCSU, NBA Champion Named West Johnston Head Coach

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West Johnston High School named former NC State standout and NBA champion Chucky Brown as the school’s boys basketball head coach at a special...

Six Principals Complete Distinguished Leadership Program

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Johnston County Public Schools had six principals recently complete the Distinguished Leadership Program (DLP), a year-long leadership development program for practicing school principals. West Clayton...

Suspect In Custody Following Attempted Bank Robbery

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Update 8:00PM: Police said the suspect was wearing a mask when he entered the bank. Shots were fired before police arrived.  The suspect was...

Jimmy Capps And The Malpass Brothers To Play Celebration Concert In Benson

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May 11th Recognition of Benson Native Jimmy Capps And His Contributions To Country Music If you’re a country music fan, you’ve probably heard Jimmy Capps on...

Car Slams Into Guardrail Seriously Injuring Driver

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The driver of a car that slammed into the end cap of a guardrail was pinned in the wreckage for about 30 minutes before...

Firefighter Killed In ATV Mishap At GALOT Motorsports

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A volunteer firefighter was killed in an ATV accident at GALOT Motorsports Park in southern Johnston County. 17 year-old Brock Currens was a cadet firefighter...