October 25, 2025
Benson
Joey Maples Benefit Scheduled For Saturday, September 7
BENSON – Friends and family are holding a benefit for Joey Maples. On Saturday, September 7th from 11:00am until, BBQ pork or BBQ chicken plates will be sold at Beulah…
Johnston County Public Schools Student Competes In Scripps National Spelling Bee
SMITHFIELD – West Johnston High rising freshman Orrin Lam represented Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., earlier this year. “I thought it…
Area Woman Loses Large Amount Of Money In Scam
BENSON – A Benson-area resident searching for a job lost more than $22,000 in a scam. The 49 year-old victim had placed her resume on several job listing websites in…
Property Stolen From State Trooper Recovered During Search Warrant
BENSON – A 41 year-old Benson man was arrested after a search warrant was executed August 2 at his Amy Lane address. Brian Kevin Radford is charged with maintaining a…
Read To Grow Hosts 11 ‘Paws For Reading’ Events During National Summer Learning Week
JOHNSTON COUNTY – During the week of July 15th, Read to Grow Johnston County celebrated National Summer Learning Week by hosting their Paws for Reading events for the fourth consecutive…
Heavy Rains Blamed For 12,000 Gallon Sewage Discharge
BENSON – The Town of Benson had a discharge of untreated sewage from a wastewater collections system, at the intersection of W Martin Street and N Wall Street. The spill…
Passenger Seriously Injured After Metal Guardrail Impales Car
BENSON – Late Saturday night, a speeding westbound Mercedes with a driver and four passengers attempted to exit westbound I-40 at McGee’s Crossroad’s, exit 319, but traveled across Highway 210…
Deputies, Police Search Benson Home
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Benson Police Department, served a search warrant at a home in the 100 block of E. Kennedy Circle, Thursday morning.…
Johnston County Education Foundation Awards Over $90,000 In Student Scholarships
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Education Foundation (JCEF) has administered over $90,000 in student scholarships to the Johnston County Public Schools class of 2024. In partnership with other community organizations,…
Four Oaks Man Dies From Injuries Sustained In Crash
BENSON – One person died from injuries sustained in a fiery traffic accident. The single vehicle collision occurred shortly after 10:00am today (Monday) on Raleigh Road near Grace Road. The…
Benson Opens Downtown Social District
BENSON – The Town of Benson now has its own social district — joining more than 50 municipalities across North Carolina with similar designations. The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously…
Johnston County Commissioners Adopt Summer Learning Week
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Commissioners have proclaimed July 15-19, 2024 as Summer Learning Week. The week emphasizes the importance of keeping kids learning throughout the summer to ensure they…
