Benson
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…
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 Tuesday for the 2021 municipal elections.…
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 & Recreation decided to update…
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 EMS Station #2 located at 3838…
