Benson
Minivan And Trash Truck Collide
A minivan ran into the back of a trash truck Wednesday morning. The collision was reported at 10:14am on Old Fairground Road near Dana Park Drive outside of Benson. Three…
Arrest Made In Pedestrian Hit And Run
Benson Police announced today an arrest in a pedestrian hit and run accident. Shebrail Frasier, 44, with addresses in Selma and Benson, was arrested on Wednesday by the Erwin Police…
Benson Police: Hit And Run Driver Intentionally Struck Pedestrian
Benson Police are searching for a vehicle they believe intentionally struck a pedestrian then fled from the scene. The incident happened around 11:30pm Friday. A pedestrian was struck and injured by…
County Commission Candidate Claims They Are Being Followed
Political Signs Disappearing Across The County A political candidate says someone is stealing her political signs and also following her. Wendy Ella May of Selma, a Democratic candidate for the…
Work On Benson’s First Commissioned Mural To Begin Soon
The Town of Benson has announced the first mural approved through the Benson Art Advisory Board. The Art Advisory Board was formed late last year. It was assembled to focus…
Letter To The Editor: EMS Takeover Leaves Many Unanswered Questions
By: D. Banks Wallace Johnston County EMS Advisory Committee Member After reading the article entitled, “County Commissioners Forcing Four Oaks EMS, 50-210 EMS Out of Business”, I felt it my…
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Train In Benson
BENSON – A pedestrian was struck and killed by an Amtrak passenger train this morning (Wednesday). The accident was reported at 1:51am at the East Parrish Drive crossing in the…
County Commissioners Forcing Four Oaks EMS, 50-210 EMS Out Of Business
Closed Door Commission Meeting Held With No Public Notice Or Input EMS Chief: “The extra TLC we give to our community. We know it’s gone.” EMS Board Chair: “We did…
Return To School Plan Unanimously Approved
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education met for two hours Thursday night and unanimously approved Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy’s Return to School Plan. Dr. Bracy said upon learning of…
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…
