Benson
Multi-County Chase Ends In Southern Johnston County Crash
BENSON, N.C. — A driver was taken into custody early Wednesday morning after leading law enforcement officers on a multi-county pursuit that ended with a crash in the Meadow community…
NCDOT Announces 45-Day Closure Of N.C. 50 Bridge Over I-95 In Benson
Bridge Closure, Detours Planned as I-95 Widening Project Advances BENSON, N.C. — Motorists traveling through Benson will soon encounter major traffic changes as construction crews continue work on widening Interstate…
‘Death By 1,000 Cuts’: Benson Manager Blames Years Of Overspending For Crisis
Proposal includes personnel freezes, department restructuring and renewed focus on rebuilding reserves BENSON, N.C. – Benson Town Manager Dane Rideout told town leaders Tuesday night the Town of Benson is…
Former Clayton High Principal To Lead Roanoke Rapids School District
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. – A longtime Johnston County educator and former Clayton High School principal has been selected to lead a school district in eastern North Carolina. The Roanoke Rapids…
Letter To The Editor: Benson Mayor Says Tough Budget Decisions Are Necessary
To the Citizens of Benson, I want to speak directly and candidly about the proposed adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget and the concerns many of you have expressed.…
Woman Faces Charges After Incident With First Responders
BENSON, N.C. — A routine emergency medical response in Benson turned violent, leading to the arrest of a local woman on multiple charges, according to authorities. Johnston County EMS and…
Johnston County Public Servant J.H. Langdon Dies At 88
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Former North Carolina Rep. and longtime Johnston County public servant James H. “J.H.” Langdon Jr. died April 30 at his home. He was 88. Langdon, of…
Johnston County Man Convicted In Child Sex Abuse Case Sentenced To 40-58 Years
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A Johnston County man arrested in 2024 on multiple sex offense charges involving a minor has now been convicted and sentenced to decades in prison. Fernando…
Driver Airlifted After Garbage Truck Overturns On I-40
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – A tractor-trailer hauling trash overturned Monday afternoon along Interstate 40 in southern Johnston County, leaving a driver with life-threatening injuries and forcing extended lane closures in…
24-Year-Old Marine Dies In Johnston County Motorcycle Accident
BENSON, N.C. — A 24-year-old Four Oaks man was killed Saturday afternoon in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in southern Johnston County. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the…
Two Face Charges After Allegedly Living In Vacant Home
BENSON, N.C. — Two individuals were arrested after authorities say they unlawfully moved into a vacant home in the Benson area. The incident was reported around 11:11 p.m. on April…
Benson Man Faces Felony Charges In ATV Theft Case
BENSON, N.C. — A Benson man is facing felony charges after deputies say he stole two four-wheelers and later sold them to a scrap yard. According to the Johnston County…
