Keep Benson Beautiful Clean Up Day
The Town of Benson is preparing for its 5th annual Keep Benson Beautiful clean-up event on Saturday April 25th. Volunteers from across the community...
JCS Recognizes 32 Outstanding First Year Teachers
Johnston County Schools recognized the top three finalists for the Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year Award. From left are finalist Bryan Van...
Selma Honors Retiring Police Captain
(Left to right) Selma Police Captain William Keith Batson retired Friday after 24 years with the department. He is shown with a Resolution of...
JCSO: 64 Marijuana Plants Seized From Clayton Home
A Clayton man is accused of operating an indoor marijuana growing operation at his home.The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division conducted a search...
Motorcyclist Killed In Collision With Tractor
A Clayton man died Friday morning when his motorcycle collided with a tractor. The crash happened at 7:44am on Highway 42 East of Clayton...
8,600 Pounds Of Documents Shredded
A total of 8,600 pounds of personal documents were shredded on Saturday during the annual Johnston County Register of Deeds Shred Event. The event...
Magistrate Honored For 20 Years of Service
Johnston County Magistrate Stephen A. Wood of Benson was honored Monday for 20 years of service to the State of North Carolina and its...
Lunch Meal Price Increase
By Laura Crosio
Next school year, lunch prices will rise $.05 for all Johnston County elementary and middle school students.
Lunches will now cost $2.20. The...
Archer Lodge Breaks Ground For Fire Station Expansion
The Archer Lodge Fire Department held a groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday for an addition to the existing station house.
The Covered Bridge Road location will...
5 Selma House Fires Ruled Arson
Selma fire crews on the scene of Monday's arson fire at 1100 West Waddell Street. Is there a firebug on the loose in Selma?...
