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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…
Law Enforcement Responds To Disturbance At Voting Precinct
BENSON – Numerous law enforcement officers responded to a Johnston County voting precinct Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 4:00pm, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an “assault” against…
Motorcyclist Killed In Johnston County Crash
BENSON – The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident in southern Johnston County. The accident was reported at 8:07pm Saturday on Godwin Lake Road near NC 50…
Motorist Dies In Single Vehicle Crash Near Benson
BENSON – A 63 year-old man died in a single vehicle accident Friday morning on Stephenson Road just west of NC 50. The Highway Patrol said Dane Browder of Benson…
Four Local Restaurants Cook Up National Fame
By Emily Weaver Dunn Daily Record Four local restaurants joined the list of “America’s Best” when a crew from the YouTube show, “America’s Best Restaurants,” wrapped up filming on Tuesday.…
Benson Hallofest 2024
BENSON – On October 25, the Town of Benson held its annual Hallofest trunk-or-treating event in downtown. Several trunks and tables from area business, residents, and civic groups were setup…
National Guard Leaders With Local Ties Supporting WNC Hurricane Helene Recovery
AVERY COUNTY, NC – North Carolina Army National Guard leaders with local ties visited the Avery County Emergency Operations Center Tuesday, Oct. 8 where Soldiers are deployed to support Hurricane…
Cycle North Carolina “Mountains To Coast” Tour Selects Benson For Overnight Stop
Cyclists Will Ride Nearly 450 Miles – Benson Selected as Overnight Stop BENSON – Cycle North Carolina will begin an all-new route for the 2024 “Mountains to Coast” tour of…
Mule Days 2024
BENSON – Just like the namesake of this weekend’s festival, Benson Mule Days is stubborn! The Mule Judging at Chamber Park Friday morning pushed through the rain and wind to…
Dozens Of Car Break-Ins Under Investigation
Law enforcement officers in three jurisdictions are investigating dozens of car break-ins committed a short time apart. The hardest hit was Dunn. Approximately 50 vehicles were broken into Saturday night…
Benson Man Dies In Motorcycle Crash
By Robert Jordan Daily Record of Dunn DUNN – A motorcycle and an SUV collided head on Wednesday morning killing the operator of the two-wheeled vehicle. Trooper G.W. Altman investigated…
