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Benson To Honor Local Entrepreneur Linwood Sanders For Black History Month
BENSON — The Town of Benson and the Benson Museum of Local History have announced that this year’s Black History Month honoree is Benson resident and entrepreneur Linwood Sanders, affectionately…
Benson Farmer To Chair USDA Farm Service Agency State Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C.. — A Johnston County farmer and agricultural leader is stepping into a key statewide role supporting North Carolina’s farming community. Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) announced that Jeffrey Claybourne…
Car Slams Into Convenience Store
BENSON — A vehicle crashed into the side of a Benson convenience store Wednesday afternoon, injuring one person and forcing the business to close. The crash happened at Benson Mart,…
Authorities Charge Benson Man In Mailbox Arson Case
BENSON — A Benson man with a prior criminal record is facing new charges after authorities say he randomly set fire to a neighbor’s mailbox. Isidoro Flores Molina, 44, of…
State Troopers Charge 19 Year-Old With DWI After Crash
HARNETT COUNTY – A 19-year-old Benson man was arrested on driving while impaired charges following a single-vehicle crash Friday night in Harnett County. Erwin Fire Rescue was dispatched at 10:44…
Online Job Scam Costs Local Resident Nearly $40,000
BENSON – A 38-year-old Benson woman lost nearly $40,000 after falling victim to an online employment scam that promised easy money for watching YouTube videos and purchasing cryptocurrency. According to…
Fundraiser Established For Couple Who Lost Home In Christmas Eve Fire
BENSON — A GoFundMe fundraiser has been established to support Roy Lee and Brenda Matthews after their home was destroyed in a Christmas Eve house fire on Elevation Road outside…
Christmas Eve Fire Destroys Home Near Benson
BENSON — A fire destroyed a home in Johnston County on Christmas Eve. The fire was reported Wednesday afternoon on Elevation Road outside of Benson. Multiple fire departments responded, including…
Stolen Car Turns Up In Flames
BENSON — What began as a quick stop at a convenience store ended less than an hour later with a burned-out vehicle and an arrest. Authorities said a 56-year-old Benson…
Troopers Investigate Head-On Collision
PRINCETON — Three people were injured Monday night in a head-on collision outside of Princeton, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Troopers were called at 6:56 p.m. to…
Driver Arrested After Two-County Chase
NEWTON GROVE — A Saturday night traffic stop in southern Johnston County turned into a high-speed chase through two counties before ending in a crash near Newton Grove. According to…
Metal Lamp Used In Assault On Elderly Women
BENSON — Two elderly Johnston County women are recovering from numerous injuries following an assault reported in the Meadow community. A 22-year-old Benson man is now facing multiple felony charges…
