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...
Benson’s Second Main Street Mural Is Complete
BENSON - Work on the Town of Benson’s second commissioned mural is complete. Greensboro artist Gina Franco put the finishing touches on the town’s...
2021 Farm-City Week Honors Ronnie Parker And Myron Smith Families
By: Bryant Spivey County Extension Director and Cassidy Hall, Extension Agent
JOHNSTON COUNTY - Farm-City Week is part of a national celebration of the...
Benson To Receive $22.7 Million From State Budget For Infrastructure Upgrades
Funds will be utilized for wastewater treatment plant and water/sewer lines.
With the signing of the state budget into law on Thursday, the Town of...
SHP: Road Hazard Contributed To Serious Accident
BENSON - One person was injured in a noontime crash in southern Johnston County. The single car accident occurred on Highway 50 South near...
Benson FD Receives Rating Upgrade After Inspection
BENSON - The Benson Fire Department received official documentation Monday regarding its new insurance classification from Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey.
Effective February 1,...
2021 Municipal Election Results
Candidate Appears To Have Won Write In Campaign By 1 Vote JOHNSTON COUNTY – A very light voter turnout was reported across the county...
Benson’s Run For The Brave 5K / Veterans Day Celebration Nov. 6th
The Town of Benson has a BIG day planned for November 6, 2021.
Benson loves to honor veterans, so a few years back Benson Parks...
Small Fire Reported At Johnston County EMS Substation
BENSON - A fire was quickly contained Friday afternoon at a Johnston County EMS Substation. Around 2:00pm, three fire departments were dispatched to Benson...
Injuries Reported In Benson Area Collision
BENSON - Three people were injured Wednesday afternoon when two pickup trucks collided on Highway 50 in southern Johnston County. The collision was reported...
