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Human Remains Found In Southern Johnston County
BENSON – The NC State Bureau of Investigation recovered human remains late-Wednesday in southern Johnston County. The remains are likely those of a missing woman, Rebecca Michelle Fellows. Thursday morning,…
Bah Humbug! Meadow Lights Canceled For 2020
BENSON – For the first time in almost 50 years, the Meadow Lights will not shine this year. The Grinch responsible for the decision is COVID. The Johnson Family made…
Benson Promotes Interim Chief Greg Percy To Permanent Police Chief
The Town of Benson made the decision this week to allow Interim Police Chief Greg Percy to continue his role as head of the Police Department in officially promoting him to permanent…
Johnston County Woman Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize
Lynn Stephenson of Willow Springs tried her luck on a $20 scratch-off and walked away the winner of a $100,000 prize. Stephenson purchased her lucky Millionaire Bucks ticket from Dave’s…
United Community Bank To Resume Reopening Branch Lobbies
United Community Bank has announced they are reopening lobbies at additional branch locations across their five-state footprint, effective this week. United closed lobbies in March in response to CDC recommendations…
Box Truck Overturns
BENSON – A box truck and passenger car sideswiped each other causing the truck to overturn. The collision happened overnight on Interstate 95 near Highway 50 in Benson. While the…
Two Tractor Trailers, Pickup Collide On Interstate 95
BENSON – Three vehicles were involved in collision on Interstate 95 near Benson this afternoon. The wreck was reported just after 3:00pm in the southbound lanes of I-95 between I-40…
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 Jeff Parlier of Garner were…
North Carolina SweetPotato Commission Launches K-12 Curriculum
BENSON – The North Carolina SweetPotato Commission (NCSPC), headquartered in Benson, has launched K-12 curriculum to help teachers and parents educate students about the state’s vegetable, the sweetpotato. In addition to highlighting the numerous health…
Driver Claims She Was Shot At While Putting Out Yard Sale Signs
BENSON – An Angier woman claims someone fire a gun at her car while she was putting out yard sale signs. The incident was reported at 12:05am Sunday on Highway…
New Zack’s Mill Road Bridge Opens
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 old bridge could be torn down…
Passenger ‘Flips Off’ Deputies During High Speed Chase
A teenage driver and two passengers were arrested after crashing their car during a chase that reached speeds over 100 miles per hour around 11:00am Wednesday. A Johnston County deputy…
