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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…
Sticker Shock: Commissioners Hear Concerns About 2025 Property Revaluation
Rural areas see highest average increases JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Commissioners heard from a number of resident on Monday who were concerned about the recent property revaluation. Revaluation letters…
Benson Middle School Wins Football Championship
Benson Middle School has won its second conference football championship in three years, again under Head Coach Lee Pegues’ leadership. The 2024 Phantoms also posted a 7-0 win-loss season, one…
Update: Pedestrian Killed In Hit & Run Crash Was A Passenger Who Ran From Officers Hours Earlier Following Vehicle Pursuit
BENSON – The search continues for a hit and run vehicle and driver that struck and killed a pedestrian on Interstate 40 near the 325 mile marker outside of Benson.…
Benson Christmas On Main 2024
BENSON – The official Benson tree lighting ceremony in the Singing Grove kicked everything off with the flip of a switch Friday night, December 6 for Benson’s Christmas on Main…
One Person Killed In Early Morning Traffic Accident
BENSON – A 29 year-old man was killed in a single vehicle accident early this morning (Thursday) in Johnston County. The accident was reported at 4:07am on Interstate 40 near…
Vehicle Sought In Fatal Johnston County Hit And Run Collision
BENSON – The State Highway Patrol has released information about a vehicle wanted in connection with a deadly hit and run accident on Interstate 40 in Johnston County. Around 7:10am…
Benson Commissioners Appoint Dr. Max Raynor As New Mayor
Application window now open for District 3 Commissioner seat BENSON – The Benson Board of Commissioners have selected fellow commissioner Dr. Max Raynor to be the successor to the late…
Truck Overturns On Interstate 40
BENSON – A traffic accident is causing delays for motorists this afternoon (Tuesday) on Interstate 40 near McGee’s Crossroads. Around 1:35pm, a truck traveling westbound overturned on its side near…
Benson Mayor Jerry Medlin Dies At Age 87
BENSON – The Town of Benson has announced the passing of Mayor Jerry Medlin. Following a recent cancer diagnosis, Mayor Medlin passed at his home early this morning (Wednesday) surrounded…
Report: Elderly Man Scammed For Two Years
BENSON – An elderly Benson man was scammed over a two year period. The victim previously used Geek Squad for repairs to his electronic devices. Approximately two years ago, when…
