Benson
McGee’s Middle Advisory Council Appointments
Three members have been appointed to the McGee’s Middle School Advisory Council. Kelly Holt, Erin Jernigan and Jennifer Smith were appointed to three year terms.
SHP: Teen Driver Accused Of Using Blue Lights
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A driver reportedly displaying blue lights from the visor of his pickup truck was reported by an IMAP unit driving east on Interstate 40 near the Johnston-Wake…
Grand Jury Indicts Man In Shooting Death Of Pawn Shop Gunsmith
BENSON – A Johnston County man has been indicted by a Grand Jury for the death of an employee at Kennedy’s Paradise Pawn in Benson. On January 27, 2022 around…
Vandals Damage Large Number Of Mailboxes
BENSON – Vandals damaged a large number of rural mailboxes. The incidents were reported Sunday morning in the Meadow community in southern Johnston County. Authorities said they received reports of…
6 Local Students Selected For $14,000 Golden Leaf Foundation Scholarships
ROCKY MOUNT – The Golden LEAF Foundation has announced that 215 rural North Carolina students were selected to receive up to a $14,000 Golden LEAF Scholarship, including six in Johnston…
Indictment: Dollar General Employee Stole $11,000.83
BENSON – A former employee at a Benson-area Dollar General store has been named in a three count criminal indictment. Lori Ann Evans, age 50, of Meadowbrook Road, Benson was…
Harnett County Bridge Rebuilt Over I-95
DUNN – The rebuilt Bud Hawkins Road bridge (Exit 70) over Interstate 95 in Harnett County opened Friday night. The contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation widening I-95 closed…
Benson Girl Wins National Pageant
Saylor-Claire Herring, the daughter of Ericka and Corby Herring of Benson, competed in a national pageant July 4th – 9th in Orlando, Florida. Areas of competition included a fitness challenge,…
Ribbon Cutting For Lee’s Fresh Market
BENSON – The Benson Chamber sponsored a ribbon cutting for Lee’s Fresh Market on June 28. Lee’s Fresh Market is located at 623 Benson Hardee Road, Benson. Pictured from left…
Ribbon Cutting Held For Reid Johnson Insurance Services
BENSON – A ribbon cutting was held by the Benson Chamber of Commerce for Reid Johnson Insurances Services on June 16. The business is located at 306 S. Wall Street…
West Johnston High Advisory Council
BENSON – The Johnston County School Board has approved the appointment of Kevin Creech to the West Johnston High School Advisory Council. Mr. Creech will serve a three year term…
Benson Chamber Hosts The 2021 Citizen Of The Year Breakfast
By F. Elaine Olsen BENSON – The Benson Chamber hosted its annual Citizen of the Year Breakfast on Wednesday, June 15 at the Benson Conference Center. The event was an…
