Benson
Benson Man Receives Martin & Pelt Excellence In Teaching Award At UMO
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive Alumni Association recently presented Barry Staton Toole, from the Class of 1983, with the Lorrelle F. Martin and Michael R. Pelt Excellence…
SHP: Both Drivers Involved In Fatal Accident Contributed To Crash
BENSON – The State Highway Patrol says both drivers involved in fatal collision on Thanksgiving Day in Johnston County contributed to the accident. One of the drivers, 18 year-old Ana…
Man Dies Trying To Retrieve Object From I-95 Travel Lane
BENSON – The State Highway Patrol has identified a 45 year-old Benson man who died after darting into the southbound travel lane of Interstate 95 to retrieve an object. The…
Pedestrian Killed On Interstate 95
BENSON – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 95 in Johnston County. The collision was reported around 5:00pm Monday in the southbound lanes just south…
Road Rage Shooting Reported On I-95
BENSON – Benson Police are searching for a suspect involved in an alleged road rage shooting on Interstate 95 near Benson. The incident occurred around 5:30pm Sunday. The 32 year-old…
I-40 Accident Injures Two
BENSON – Two people sustained serious injuries in a single vehicle accident just after midnight Saturday morning on Interstate 40 near Interstate 95. A driver lost control of a Mazda…
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 8:38pm Thursday on Highway 50 North…
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 new mural Friday evening — the…
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 partnership between farmers, suppliers, truckers, distributors,…
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 Benson is set to receive…
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 Holly Grove Road. A white SUV…
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, 2022, Benson’s new fire insurance…
