18 Year-Old Driver Faces Multiple Charges Following Benson PD Chase
BENSON - A Benson teenager is facing a long list of charges after he reportedly led Benson police officers on a brief vehicle pursuit.
James...
CVS Health Opening COVID-19 Testing Site In Benson
CVS Health is continuing to evolve and expand their approach to COVID-19 testing to meet the needs of consumers, the business community and populations...
Two Arrested During Drug Bust
BENSON - Two Benson residents were arrested March 27 during a drug bust by the Johnston County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division.The sheriff's office tactical...
United Community Bank Announces Plans To Begin Reopening Branch Lobbies
United Community Bank has announced they are reopening lobbies for select branch locations across their four-state footprint, effective this week. United closed its lobbies...
1 Killed In Thanksgiving Night Accident
BENSON - One person was killed and another injured in a two vehicle accident Thanksgiving night in Johnston County. The collision was reported at...
The Town Of Benson And The Phase Two Reopening Plan
BENSON - This week, the Governor’s Office announced plans to move forward with Phase Two of North Carolina’s reopening plan. Phase Two will go...
Benson Man Killed In Shooting
LILLINGTON - A 31 year-old Benson man was killed and another person injured Saturday afternoon in Harnett County.
Sheriff Wayne Coats said the incident happened...
RV Park Wins Approval Near McGee’s Crossroads
In a split vote, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners has approved a controversial RV park in the rapidly-growing McGee's Crossroads community. In a...
Ribbon Cutting For CrossFit MTA
BENSON - On January 14, 2023, the Benson Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting for CrossFit MTA. CrossFit MTA is located at 701 S. Wall...
Benson’s Newly Installed Mule Sculpture Gets A Name
Benson’s Arts Advisory Board launched a campaign to name the town’s newly installed mule sculpture in early November. After one month and more than 150 submissions,...
