October 25, 2025
Benson
Benson Man Caught With Narcotics And Weapons Sentenced To 10 Years
NEW BERN – A Benson man was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison this week for possession with intent to distribute a quantity of a mixture and substance containing a detectable…
Benson To Honor Black-Owned Businesses For Black History Month
BENSON – The Town of Benson and the Benson Museum of Local History are excited to announce this year’s Black History Month Celebration honoring past and present Black business owners…
West Johnston High School Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll – Second Quarter
West Johnston High School Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll – Second Quarter 12th Grade Principal’s List: Leah AdamsDiego Aguirre FletesSofia AhmadNaimah AlfordSierra AlvarezParker AragonIsabella Arevalo-FloresKatelyn AveryGustavo Aviles-SilvaBrooke BaisGrace BakerRiley…
Benson Chamber Holds 70th Annual Awards Banquet
BENSON – The Benson Area Chamber of Commerce held its 76th annual Banquet on February 6 to honor all of the amazing folks that helped to make an impact in…
Woman Shot Man Through Door Of Home, JCSO Says
BENSON – A Johnston County woman has been arrested after she reportedly shot a man through the entry door to a home. Authorities said the incident appears to be domestic…
Book Launch Jan. 31 For Merilee’s Journey: One Extraordinarily Resilient Girl
BENSON – Meet author Barbara Crowley at the launch party for her latest book, Merilee’s Journey on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 5:00 pm at Sisters II Ice Cream, 108…
Fatal Car Crash Claims One Life, Leaves 3 Injured
BENSON – Authorities are investigating an early morning collision in southern Johnston County that claimed one life and injured three others. The accident was reported just after 12:00am today (Friday)…
Victim’s Vehicle Struck By Thief’s Getaway Car, JCSO Says
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one of two suspects wanted for a brazen theft. Robert Manley Narron, age 35, of Bay Valley Road, Kenly was charged…
18 Year-Old Charged With Killing Uber Driver In Johnston County
MEADOW COMMUNITY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office STAR Team and detectives division executed a search warrant early Wednesday morning. Around 6:00am, agents descended on a dilapidated single wide mobile…
Benson-Area Homicide Victim Identified
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of a man found shot to death inside a car early Sunday morning. Emmanuel Kwame Gbedee, 57, of Durham…
Homicide Investigation Underway After Body Is Found In Vehicle
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide on Holley Grove Road near Godwin Lake Road in the Meadow community, outside of Benson. Around 2:00am Sunday, a…
Over $54,000 In Property Stolen
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a New Year’s Day theft. It happened on Elevation Road near Benson. Unknown persons went to an address and stole a…
