Benson
JCPS Principal Of The Year Transforms School Through Extraordinary Leadership
SMITHFIELD – Benson Elementary Principal Dr. Takicey Dunston is a force powered by a laser focus on creating the best learning environment for every student. With that focus and buy-in…
Gun Displayed In Road Rage Incident
SMITHFIELD — Police are investigating a road rage incident Monday in which a handgun was reportedly displayed during a confrontation on West Market Street (U.S. 70 Business). The incident occurred…
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle
BENSON — A 70-year-old man was killed Monday night after being struck by a vehicle along NC 50 South in the Meadow community, according to the North Carolina State Highway…
No Charges Filed After 83-Year-Old Benson Man Shoots Grandson In Apparent Self-Defense
BENSON – An 83-year-old Benson man will not face charges after allegedly shooting his grandson Wednesday evening in what police believe was an act of self-defense. Benson Police responded to…
Drug Bust Near High School: Habitual Felon Arrested
BENSON – A 70-year-old man was arrested after narcotics agents uncovered a significant drug operation at a home near West Johnston High School. Danny “Catfish” Vester Mozingo, of N. Pleasant-Coates…
Johnston County Crash Causes Power Outage
BENSON – A collision between a farmworker bus and a pickup truck Friday evening has a number of homes without power and shut down a busy roadway. The crash occurred…
SUV Strikes Front Of Restaurant; No Injuries Reported
BENSON – A vehicle struck the front of a popular Benson restaurant Friday afternoon, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. The incident occurred just before 1:00 p.m. at Grill on…
Tractor-Trailer Involved In Serious I-95 Crash
BENSON – A serious collision involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle on Interstate 95 remains under investigation by the State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. Monday,…
Homeowners Say They Were Scammed — Benson Man Arrested
FOUR OAKS – A home improvement project turned into frustration and financial loss for a Four Oaks couple — and now, a Benson man is facing charges for allegedly taking…
Mule Days 2025
BENSON – A large crowd filled downtown Benson on Saturday for Mule Days 2025. The annual parade was a big hit with young and old, with many horses, bands, floats—and…
Audit Reveals Benson’s True Budget Burden
By Emily Weaver Daily Record of Dunn BENSON – The Town of Benson finished fiscal year 2024 almost $850,000 in the red — a larger sum than the almost $600,000…
Benson’s Electric Rates May Be Changing
By Emily Weaver Daily Record of Dunn Benson commissioners agreed to take a thorough look at its costs of providing electricity to the town after hearing its electric department had…
