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United Community Bank Prepared To Assist Small Business Customers Obtain Relief Through Federal CARES Act
United Community Bank has announced its plans to support communities and help small businesses obtain funding relief through the Paycheck Protection Program under the federal CARES Act. As one of…
Driver Charged In Fatal Motorcycle Collision
BENSON – Death by motor vehicle charges have been filed against the driver of a car that state troopers said caused a fatal crash with a motorcycle. It happened at…
Town Leaders Understand Difficulties Of NC’s Stay At Home Order
Beginning at 5:00pm today (Monday), a statewide Stay at Home Order takes effect. Governor Roy Cooper is implementing the order in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Citizens will still…
Motorcyclist Injured In Collision
BENSON – A motorcyclist was transported to the hospital following a traffic accident Friday afternoon outside of Benson. Johnston and Harnett County emergency crews responded to a collision involving a…
Police Arrest Remaining Suspects In Wilson’s Mills Break-In
Wilson’s Mills Police announced Thursday they have apprehended all five suspects involved in a residential break-in. Police release surveillance photos of the suspects Monday on Johnston County Report. Police Chief…
Shipment Of John Deere Mowers Disappear
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance John Deere mowers valued at $61,370.06. On March 6th, a truck driver picked up a shipment of 10 zero turn mowers…
Benson Convenience Store Robbed
Benson Police are investigating the armed robbery of Bass Country Store. Officers responded to a 911 call at 6:36pm Sunday reporting a robbery at the business located on Highway 27 East.…
Tractor Trailer Driver Who Caused Deadly I-95 Wreck Was Impaired, Highway Patrol Says
BENSON – A tractor trailer driver who caused a deadly eight vehicle wreck on Interstate 95 in Johnston County is being held in the Johnston County Jail under a $1…
Benson Declares State Of Emergency In Response To COVID-19
Majority Of Town Hall Will Be Off Limits To The Public The Town of Benson Board of Commissioners has declared a State of Emergency due to the threat of COVID-19…
Multiple Injuries Reported In Major Crash On Interstate 95
At Least 1 Fatality Confirmed After Tractor Trailer Crosses Median Striking Cars BENSON – Southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in southern Johnston County have been shutdown following a crash involving…
Driver Crashes Car During High Speed Chase
A motorist clocked speeding 128 miles per hour on Interstate 95 in Johnston County early Friday morning led officers from two counties on a high speed chase. Around 1:00am, a…
Benson Cancels All Town Events For 30 Days
Due to the increased risk of coming in contact with and spreading the virus in large social gatherings and frequented public places, the Town of Benson announced Friday they will…
