Monday, June 5, 2023



Amazon Van Involved In Fatal Traffic Accident

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BENSON - The State Highway Patrol continues to investigate a fatal two vehicle accident in the Meadow community in southern Johnston County. The collision...

Steven Babel Earns Highest Award In Scouting

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On January 5th an Eagle Scout Ceremony was held for Eagle Scout Steven James Babel from Boy Scout Troop 64 of Garner. The Ceremony...

Benson Woman Critically Injured In Early Morning Shooting

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A 35 year-old Benson woman was shot and critically injured this morning (Tuesday).   The shooting was reported at 1:25 AM on Jada Allen Road...

Benson Man Killed In Crash Between Car And Train

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BENSON - A 27 year old man died Friday afternoon when his Honda Accord was struck by a northbound CSX freight train at the...

I-40 Reopens Following Early Morning Fiery Crash

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BENSON - A beach trip nearly turned into a disaster early Saturday morning when a car heading east on I-40 near Benson stopped to...

Update: Mother And Daughter Killed In Traffic Accident

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UPDATE 8:30pm April 15 - Authorities have confirmed the victim's killed were a 37 year-old mother and her 11 year-old daughter. They are from...

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Amtrak Train

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BENSON - A pedestrian was struck and killed by an Amtrak train. The accident was reported just before 4:00pm Monday in Downtown Benson.Benson Police...

Man Fatally Shot Inside Benson Pawn Shop 

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BENSON - Benson Police are conducting a death investigation after one person was fatally shot Thursday inside a pawn shop. Benson Police and first...

1 Person Killed During Convenience Store Robbery

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This story has been updated. Click here for the latest information. BENSON - One person was killed during an early morning convenience store robbery. It...

Benson Chamber Hosts The 2021 Citizen Of The Year Breakfast

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By F. Elaine Olsen (Left to right) Leon Tart and Matt Moore. The Benson Chamber hosted the “2021 Citizen of the Year Breakfast” at...