Benson Announces Road Projects
Joint effort between town and NCDOT.
The Town of Benson is listening to residents who have expressed their concerns over the conditions of streets and...
Be Careful When Burning Debris This Spring
Wildfire risk typically higher through May; burning debris is the No. 1 cause of wildfires
The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents across the state...
KS Bank Food Drive Collects 4,736 Items
On September 21st, KS Bank held its annual food drive to benefit local food banks in each market area.
A total of 4,736 nonperishable food...
Police Searching For Two Women Passing Counterfeit Money
Selma - Selma Police are searching for two women who passed counterfeit $100 bills at three businesses on Tuesday.
The suspects presented counterfeit $100 bills as...
Amtrak Train Fatally Strikes Kenly Teenager
A Kenly teenager died early Sunday after being struck by an Amtrak train. The collision occurred near the intersection of Highway 301 and Highway...
Early-Morning Shooting Under Investigation
WILLOW SPRING - The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early-morning shooting in the Willow Spring community.
Around 1:22am Friday, deputies responded to a...
Commissioners Approve Truck Terminal, Outdoor Storage Rezoning Requests
Johnston County Commissioners approved four rezonings after holding public hearings on the requests during their October meeting.Officials agreed to rezone 24.4 acres of a...
Walking Trail Named In Memory Of Jackie Ray Bryant
SMITHFIELD - The Town Council approved a recommendation to name the newly constructed walking trail at Smith-Collins Park in memory of the long-time volunteer,...
NCHSAA Spotlights Four Athletes With 2020 Tony Simeon Courage Awards
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is pleased to honor the recipients of the 2020 Tony Simeon Courage Awards. This...
Town To Conduct Salary Study
The Town of Smithfield will conduct a salary study to determine if any changes are needed to the pay and classification scale for employees.
$20,000...
