Benson
JCSO Narcotic Agents Execute Search Warrant
BENSON – Narcotic agents with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office executed a drug search warrant at a Benson area home. The raid took place around 11:00am today (Wednesday) in the…
Man Says He Was Defrauded Out Of $86,000
BENSON – A 53 year-old Benson man claims he lost at least $86,000 over a period of several years. In 2020, the victim said he met a woman over the…
1 Dead, Another Critically Injured After Head-On Crash
BENSON – A head-on crash near Benson killed one driver and critically injured another. The accident happened at 10:52pm Thursday, April 25 on NC Highway 50 South near Holly Grove…
NC DAR Good Citizen Scholarship Winner Honored
Audrey Faith Dunn of Benson named a district winner DURHAM – Westyn Cody Woodard, a senior at Lake Lure Classical Academy, was named the North Carolina Society Daughters of the American…
Congressman Nickel Secures Millions In Federal Funding For Local Towns
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) voted for a bipartisan government funding package that includes over $14 million in Community Project Funding that he championed for North Carolina’s 13th District.…
Benson Hires New Assistant Town Manager
The Town of Benson has hired Calla Godwin as its new Assistant Town Manager. As Assistant Town Manager she will aid Town Manager Kim Pickett in the day-to-day operations of…
Southern State Landscape Ribbon Cutting
BENSON – On Friday, April 5th, the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Southern State Landscape. The celebration began with opening remarks from Joey Maples,…
Search Warrant: Argument Over Marijuana Led To Homicide
BENSON – A search warrant has revealed new details in the murder of a Benson man. Kenneth Wayne Dawson, age 50, was reportedly shot and killed by his own son,…
Johnston County Woman Wins $100,000 On A Scratch-Off
BENSON – Brenda Harvey of Benson took a chance on a $50 scratch-off and won a $100,000 prize. Harvey bought her lucky $10 Million Spectacular ticket from Don Lee’s Grocery & Grill…
Dr. Vyas Pledges $500,000 To New Cancer Center
Waiting room to be named in his honor LILLINGTON – The new comprehensive cancer center in Harnett County recently received a pledge for a $500,000 donation from Dr. P.K. Vyas,…
Murder Suspect Facing Additional Charge
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has filed a new charge against a Benson man accused of fatally shooting his father. Kenneth Jake Dawson was arrested Friday night for…
Benson Murder Suspect Makes First Court Appearance
SMITHFIELD – A Benson man charged in the shooting death of his father made his first appearance in court today (Monday). Kenneth Jake Dawson reportedly shot and killed his father,…
