Benson
Arrest Made In Pikeville Shooting
Wayne County authorities have arrested a suspect for allegedly shooting a man in the chest. Around 2:30pm Friday, the Wayne County 911 Center received a report of a shooting on…
Update: Fatal Convenience Store Robbery Linked To Two Other Holdups
Late-today (Thursday), the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office and Garner Police announced they believe three armed robberies reported since Tuesday night are likely related. They also released surveillance images of the…
1 Person Killed During Convenience Store Robbery
This story has been updated. Click here for the latest information. BENSON – One person was killed during an early morning convenience store robbery. It happened around 1:30am today (Thursday)…
7 Students Facing Charges Following Two Assaults
A total of seven Johnston County school students are facing charges following assaults Tuesday on two school campuses. Four students from South Johnston High are facing assault charges following a…
2019 Johnston County Municipal Election Results
Roger Wood Wins Seat On Smithfield Town Council Former Smithfield Town Councilman Roger Wood won election Tuesday to a four year term. Wood will replace Councilman Emery Ashley who did…
Troop 210 Eagle Scouts Recognized
Senior Vice Commandant Bob Long of the Johnston County Marine Corps League Carry-On Detachment 1236 presented two Eagle Scout Good Citizenship Awards at a Court of Honor held on Monday,…
More Providers And New Acute Care Service At Benson Area Medical Center
Two new providers recently joined Benson Area Medical Center (BAMC) to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients, and the Center has started an acute care service. “We welcome Dr. Amy-Jo…
Reginald Holley Appointed To UNC Board Of Governors
The North Carolina House of Representatives approved the appointment Tuesday of Reginald Ronald Holley to the UNC Board of Governors by a unanimous vote of 101-0. Mr. Holley is a…
Teacher Apologizes After Challenging Student Christian Group’s Bible Verse
A teacher at West Johnston High is under investigation for comments he allegedly made after a Christian student group posted a Bible verse inside the school. “Don’t worry about anything,…
Mule Days Are Here Again
Annual event returns for 70th year If it’s the fourth weekend of September, it can mean only one thing — it’s time for Mule Days in Benson. This year marks…
Charges Dropped Against All 4 Suspects In Cole Thomas Case
Prosecutors have dropped criminal charges against all four suspects charged in the Cole Thomas case. Thomas disappeared in Benson on Nov. 25, 2016. The 22 year-old man has not been seen…
Benson Police Searching For Shooting Suspect
Benson Police are searching for a 17 year-old suspect considered to be armed and dangerous who is wanted in connection for a shooting at the Benson Housing Authority apartment complex.…
