Benson
Kelli Bynum Named Relationship Manager, VP With KS Bank
Kelli B. Bynum has joined KS Bank as the Relationship Manager, VP for the Garner retail office. She is responsible for managing the retail office, opening accounts, and managing the deposits…
Benson’s Lee Street Gym Reopens
Court Dedicated To Parks & Rec Director On Saturday, January 11th, the Lee Street Gymnasium in Benson was packed with excited parents, coaches walking up and down the side of…
JWL Of Smithfield Collecting Peanut Butter For Children In Need
The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) is holding its first Peanut Butter Buddies Drive to collect peanut butter for children enrolled in the BackPack Buddies program. BackPack Buddies provides…
Steven Babel Earns Highest Award In Scouting
On January 5th an Eagle Scout Ceremony was held for Eagle Scout Steven James Babel from Boy Scout Troop 64 of Garner. The Ceremony took place at Mount Zion United…
4 Juvenile Suspects Linked To Rash Of Egg-Throwing Cases
Four juvenile suspects are facing petitions following a string of vandalism first reported in late December. Benson Police located and detained four male juveniles — ages ranging from 15 to…
Benson Man Seriously Injured In Christmas Eve Crash
FOUR OAKS – A 21 year-old man was seriously injured in a single vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon. At 2:48pm, a 2002 Toyota pickup traveling eastbound on Elevation Road, near Black…
Runaway Juvenile From Wisconsin Found Safe In Johnston County
A 14-year old runaway female was found safe at a Johnston County address near Benson. The juvenile was reported missing in August 2019 from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin by her mother…
Benson Names New Town Manager
The town of Benson brought in a familiar face to fill the role of town manager. During a special session Tuesday night, the town board of commissioners chose to give…
Federal Road Accident Victim Identified
Authorities have released the name of a man who was killed in a crash Tuesday morning on Federal Road near Benson. 48 year-old Ramon Alejandro Ponce Luna, 48, of Buffaloe…
Driver Killed In Benson-Area Crash
BENSON – One person was killed when a pickup truck ran off the roadway and slammed into a tree. The single vehicle wreck was reported around 6:15 this morning (Tuesday)…
Suspects Steal Money From Honor System Payment Box
Authorities are searching for two suspects who allegedly stole cash out of an honor system payment box near Benson. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating and has released a surveillance…
$210,591 Grant To Pay For New Building At South Johnston High
Johnston County Public Schools has been awarded a $210,591 grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. The funds will be used to construct a structure at South Johnston…
