Call to Artists for Downtown Benson Mural
The Town of Benson, through the Benson Art Advisory Board, has announced a Call to Artists for a wall mural in downtown Benson. This...
JCPS Veterans Day Celebration One For The Books
By Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist
SMITHFIELD - Johnston County Public Schools held its 19th Annual Veterans Day Celebration at Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS)...
Jordan Family Continues Eagle Scout Tradition
Austin Tyler Jordan continued the Eagle Scout tradition when he received his Eagle Scout during a ceremony December 30th at First Presbyterian Church in...
Back To School Supplies Being Collected For Needy Children
The Benson Ministerial Association and the Education Committee of the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce are collecting back to school supplies.
The supplies are for...
JCPS To Pay 30 Percent More For Insurance
Johnston County Public Schools has approved insurance contracts for the 2020-2021 school year at a significantly higher rate.
During the 2019-2020 school year, the cost...
18 Year-Old Driver Faces Multiple Charges Following Benson PD Chase
BENSON - A Benson teenager is facing a long list of charges after he reportedly led Benson police officers on a brief vehicle pursuit.
James...
Johnston Health’s Nurses Kick Off Year-Round Food Drive
The Nurse Practice Council at Johnston Health has launched a year-round canned food drive to assist patients and to help replenish food pantries in...
3 Vehicles Collide On US 70
A three car accident briefly shut down westbound lanes of Highway 70 at Mechanical Boulevard in Garner Tuesday afternoon.
Two passenger cars and a Jeep collided at...
Winning $1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Garner
Jennifer Broadwell of Raleigh is the winner of the first Power 10s $1 million top prize.
Broadwell purchased her lucky $10 ticket from Steve’s on...
Man Says He Was Defrauded Out Of $86,000
BENSON - A 53 year-old Benson man claims he lost at least $86,000 over a period of several years.In 2020, the victim said he...
