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...
Authorities Searching For Burglary Suspect Posing As Worker
BENSON - The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is looking for a burglary suspect who appears to be posing as a worker. On Monday, August...
Smoke Alarm Alerts Occupant To House Fire
FOUR OAKS - The Johnston County Fire Marshal's Office has determined the cause of a fire Friday afternoon that damaged a home at 114...
Deputy Sheriff, US Mail Carrier Involved In Three Vehicle Crash
BENSON - A section of Raleigh Road outside of Benson was closed Thursday afternoon following a three vehicle crash. The collision was reported shortly...
Rep. Strickland Updates Benson Chamber On State Budget
Offers insight into process
State Rep. Larry Strickland (R-Harnett and Johnston) gave an overview of the North Carolina budget process and the General Assembly’s current...
I-95 Widening Project Between Benson And Dunn Delayed
Project Delayed 12 Months Because Of COVID-19 Impact On NC DOT Revenues
BENSON - As people across North Carolina have taken lifesaving measures to stop...
Barton College Announces 2021 Graduates
WILSON - Two hundred and forty-three Barton College undergraduate seniors and graduate students received diplomas on Saturday, May 8, during the school’s 119th annual...
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”,...
Benson Hires New Assistant Town Manager
The Town of Benson has hired Calla Godwin as its new Assistant Town Manager.
As Assistant Town Manager she will aid Town Manager Kim Pickett...
Fire Damages Farm Equipment Building
MEADOW - A large farm equipment building was heavily damaged by fire, Thursday evening. The fire was reported on Godwin Lake Road in the...
