State Singing Convention Returns This Weekend
For the 98th year, gospel music fans and performers will gather at Benson’s Singing Grove for the annual State Singing Contest.
“We’re very pleased that...
Four Oaks Commissioner Resigns
Chris Haley's Resignation Letter Includes 1948 Poem
A Four Oaks town commissioner arrested on felony drug charges in Operation JoCo Justice has resigned.
In a special...
22 Year-Old Man Killed In Farm Tractor Accident
One person died Wednesday night in a farm tractor accident. The fatal accident was reported at 9:30pm in the 1600 block of Norrington Road near Autry Road outside of...
County Commissioners Approve $227.9 Million Budget
During a special called meeting Wednesday night, Johnston County Commissioners adopted a new 2018-2019 fiscal year spending plan that keeps the 78 cents property tax rate...
Two Smithfield Homeowners To Get Help to Recover from Matthew
Raleigh – NC Emergency Management announced Wednesday that 18 homeowners across central and eastern North Carolina soon will receive $2.7 million in federal and state funds...
Popular Golf Course Closes
Owners say expense too great to repair
Golfers of all skill levels who have flocked to Lillington for years for a low-cost location for their...
Benson Commissioners Approve Budget
The Benson Board of Commissioners approved the budget for fiscal year 2018-19 during its regular scheduled meeting June 12th. They also took steps —...
Cleveland Park And Recreation District Bill Falters In NC Senate
Efforts to form a Cleveland Parks and Recreation District suffered a major setback today (Wednesday).
For more than a year, community leaders have been spearheading...
The Martins To Perform At State Annual Singing Convention
Multi-Dove Award-winning and multi-Grammy-nominated trio The Martins will be featured in Benson on June 23, as the musical family comes to the 98th annual State...
Police Need Help Identifying Burglary Suspect
Do you recognize this person? Smithfield Police need your assistance identifying the man shown in this surveillance image. He is a heavy set black male wanted...
