Benson
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 SAFE Team deputy spotted a GMC…
Driver Found Dead In I-40 Crash
The State Highway Patrol and Johnston County Medical Examiner’s Office are investigating a crash on Interstate 40 in Johnston County this morning. The single vehicle accident was reported at 7:13am…
Explosion Reported At Dunn Chemical Plant
DUNN – An explosion was reported Tuesday morning at a Dunn chemical plant. Fire crews rushed to the Brainerd Chemical Company off Highway 301 South in the Dunn city limits…
Four Oaks Man Linked To Benson Break-In
Nearly a month after a Benson area home was broken into and two iPhones were stolen an arrest has been made. Justin Lee Hix, 27, of the 1700 block of…
West Johnston High School Class Of 2020
Johnston County Report congratulations West Johnston High School Class of 2020: Mason Riley Adamof Brianna Marie Adams Edgar Aguilar-Molina Oscar Aguilar-Torres Joline Aguilera Michaela Elizabeth Altman Khouri Nichelle Anderson Marlen…
Man Caught With 16 Kilos Of Cocaine Pleads Guilty
A man from Mexico pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in Raleigh to conspiracy to distribute and possess cocaine, and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. According to federal court…
‘Brothers For Life’
1990 Trojans Bond Over First State Title FOUR OAKS — Thirty years later, Scott Barbour can still feel the metal cleats from his South Johnston teammates scraping his face as…
NC SweetPotato Commission Names New Executive Director
BENSON –The North Carolina SweetPotato Commission, Inc. has announced that Michelle L. Grainger has joined the Commission as Executive Director. With over 20 years of management experience to draw from,…
50-210 Fire Department Approved As Medical First Responders
The 50-210 Fire Department has received formal approval from Johnston County Commissioners to respond to medical calls in their fire district. Chief Nathan Burgess had previously received approval from the…
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 Office responded to a 911 call…
Junior Women’s League Projects Address Food Insecurity In Johnston County
SMITHFIELD – The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) has seen months of hard work by its newest members come to fruition with the completion of two projects by its…
Additional COVID-19 Funds Disbursed To Johnston County For Public Health And Essential Services
NC Pandemic Recovery Office Disburses Additional $150 Million Of Federal Funds To 97 Counties RALEIGH – Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that an additional $150 million in federal funds provided…
