Benson
Ribbon Cutting For Small World Travel
BENSON – On Wednesday, February 22, the Benson Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting for Small World Travel in Benson. Front row only (left to right): Jaymes Elliott, Amy Norris, Maria…
Johnston County Woman Has Unforgettable Birthday After $1 Million Powerball Win
BENSON – Leslie Husted of Benson had a memorable 58th birthday as it came the day after she learned of a $1 million Powerball win. “I won’t forget this birthday that’s…
Car Bursts Into Flames After Striking Guardrail
BENSON – The State Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle accident and car fire on Interstate 40 in the Elevation community, reported around 3:00am Sunday. A state trooper was…
Second Johnston County Convenience Store Robbed
CLAYTON – For the second time this week, a Johnston County convenience store has been robbed. Around 9:40pm Wednesday, Clayton Police were dispatched to Han-Dee Hugo’s, at 11295 US Highway…
Arrest Made In Machete Attack, JCSO Says
BENSON – A Smithfield man is in the Johnston County Jail after his arrest on assault and drug charges. At approximately 4:40am, Sunday, Feb. 19th, deputies with the Johnston County…
Benson Area Convenience Store Robbed
BENSON – Authorities are investigating an armed robbery at a Benson-area convenience store. It happened at 11:58pm Sunday at the Scotchman Store at 12320 NC Highway 210, near Interstate 40.…
NCDOT Recognizes Benson Physician
BENSON – Dr. P.K. Vyas and Eastern Carolina Medical Center were honored Monday with “The Extra Mile Award” from the NC Department of Transportation. The Extra Mile Award is an…
JCSO Arrests Benson Man For December Theft
FOUR OAKS – A Benson man is behind bars after his arrest on felony charges. Roger Alvester Geddie Jr., age 22, of S. Walton Drive, was arrested January 15, 2023…
Benson Chamber Hosts 74th Annual Banquet
BENSON – The Benson Chamber of Commerce held their 74th annual Banquet on February 3, 2023 at The Barn at Broadslab. A number of awards were handed includuing the Citizen…
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 Street in Benson. Only the front…
Johnston Community College Announces Fall 2022 Semester President’s, Dean’s Lists
JCC recognizes students for academic achievements last semester. President’s List The following students have been named to the fall semester President’s List at Johnston Community College. To be named to…
Benson Selects Geneva W. Covington As 2023 Black History Honoree
The Town of Benson and the Benson Museum of Local History are excited to announce this year’s Black History Month honoree is Geneva Warren Covington — a local volunteer, community…
