Benson
Fire Damages Vacant Home
A vacant home was heavily damaged by flames Tuesday morning. A 911 call was received around 11:00am reporting the fire in the 800 block of Camelia Road, off Highway 301…
Benson Sisters Raise $1,100 For Ronald McDonald House
Madelyn and Saylor-Claire, the children of Ericka and Corby Herring of Benson, recently raised $1,100 for The Ronald McDonald House. They presented a check to the executive director of the…
Four Local Fireworks Displays Scheduled
The Fourth of July is a time for celebration across the country, and here in Johnston County – fireworks are a crowd favorite each year. With many area Independence Day…
Suspicious Fire Under Investigation
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious fire near Benson. The blaze was reported around 2:00am Tuesday in the 11000 block of Highway 301 South. A…
United Community Bank Donates $10,000 To United Way
United Community Bank has announced gifts totaling $10,000 to four United Way chapters throughout the bank’s southeastern footprint. The donations, which will help United Way further its mission and assist…
$19,050 In Property Stolen During Residential Break-In
BENSON – Detectives are investigating a residential break-in near Benson where a large amount of property was reportedly taken. The break-in was discovered June 24th at a home in the…
Beginning Monday, County And Municipal Face Mask Requirements Will Vary
SMITHFIELD – Executive Order #147 from Governor Roy Cooper now requires face masks or face coverings in all public places in North Carolina. On Friday, Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell…
1 Person Killed In Single Car Accident
The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car accident today (Thursday) that claimed the life of a Benson man. The single vehicle collision happened on Raleigh Road just north…
Jimmy Capps Tribute Song Released
BEULAVILLE – The sudden death of the man known as the “king” of Nashville, Tennessee session guitarists, Jimmy Capps, earlier this month has had a big impact on the country…
Free COVID-19 Testing Events Scheduled In Clayton, Benson
Two free community COVID-19 testing events will be taking place in Johnston County. Testing is free to the public and is available for all ages. The first event is scheduled for…
Noise Complaints From Neighbors Not Enough To Stop Rock Quarry Expansion
FOUR OAKS – Johnston County Commissioners heard concerns from neighbors afraid added hours at an adjacent business will only create more noise pollution. It wasn’t enough to stop the majority…
Benson PD Collects More Than 200 Pounds Of Unwanted Medication For Proper Disposal
BENSON – The State Bureau of Investigation has designated today (June 17th) as the day for agencies statewide to turn in the outdated and unneeded medications that have been collected…
