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Benson 12-Year-Old Carries ‘Never Forget’ Message To New York Fashion Week
BENSON, N.C. — A 12-year-old Benson girl recently took part in New York Fashion Week, where one of her runway appearances included a tribute to the victims and first responders…
Future Of Former GALOT Motorsports Park Uncertain As Property Goes To Auction
BENSON, N.C. — One of Johnston County’s best-known motorsports venues is up for sale. The former GALOT Motorsports Park, now operating as Darana Motorsports Park, is being offered through a…
Friendship Baptist Church Plans Oct. 11-15 Bible Conference
BENSON — Friendship Baptist Church will hold its Fall Bible Conference Sunday, Oct. 11 through Thursday, Oct. 15. The church is located at 416 Greenleaf Road, Angier, in the McGee’s…
77th Annual Mule Days Brings Crowds To Benson
BENSON — Large crowds and pleasant weather helped make the 77th annual Benson Mule Days a busy four-day celebration this past weekend. The annual festival ran Thursday through Sunday, Sept.…
Teen Hospitalized, Suspect Arrested After Johnston County Stabbing
BENSON, N.C. – A 17-year-old is hospitalized with serious injuries after being stabbed during an altercation early Sunday morning south of Benson. The incident happened around 2:20 a.m. in the…
Johnston County BBQ Team Wins Mountain State Fair Cookoff
FLETCHER, N.C. – A Benson barbecue team has taken top honors in the 2026 Got to Be NC Whole Hog Cookoff at the N.C. Mountain State Fair. Showtime’s Legit BBQ,…
77th Benson Mule Days Set For Sept. 24-27
BENSON, N.C. – Mules, rodeos, live music, a downtown parade and four days of carnival rides will return to Benson later this month for the 77th annual Benson Mule Days.…
Driver Charged After Allegedly Leaving Crash Scene With Injured Child
SMITHFIELD, N.C. –– A Benson man is facing multiple charges after police said he wrecked a pickup on Wal-Pat Road, left the scene with two children and was later located…
Benson School Faculty, Staff Reunion Set For Oct. 10
BENSON, N.C. – Former faculty and staff members who served at Benson Primary, Benson Elementary and Benson Middle schools are invited to attend a reunion Saturday, Oct. 10. The gathering…
Unresolved Tuition Dispute Follows Former Benson Manager To Smithfield
Town of Benson paid $9,768.97 toward Kimberly Pickett’s MPA, later demanded money back; Pickett contends a subsequent town manager contract eliminated the repayment obligation BENSON — A year after the…
Childhood Experiences Inspire Johnston County Author’s ‘Orville’ Series
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – Johnston County native Tracy McKinley knows what it feels like to be different. Growing up, she experienced bullying, an experience she says eventually helped inspire a…
Serial Sheetz Soda Shoplifting Suspect Stopped
BENSON, N.C. – A string of suspected soda shopliftings at a Sheetz store has resulted in serious felony charges for a Fuquay-Varina man. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said Chad…
