Two People Arrested During Benson-Area Traffic Stop
BENSON - Two people were arrested by the Johnston County Sheriff's Office during a traffic stop. On April 21, a SAFE team deputy stopped...
NC DAR Good Citizen Scholarship Winner Honored
Audrey Faith Dunn of Benson named a district winner DURHAM - Westyn Cody Woodard, a senior at Lake Lure Classical Academy, was named the North...
Congressman Nickel Secures Millions In Federal Funding For Local Towns
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) voted for a bipartisan government funding package that includes over $14 million in Community Project Funding that he...
Benson Hires New Assistant Town Manager
The Town of Benson has hired Calla Godwin as its new Assistant Town Manager.
As Assistant Town Manager she will aid Town Manager Kim Pickett...
Southern State Landscape Ribbon Cutting
BENSON - On Friday, April 5th, the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Southern State Landscape.
The celebration began with...
Search Warrant: Argument Over Marijuana Led To Homicide
BENSON - A search warrant has revealed new details in the murder of a Benson man. Kenneth Wayne Dawson, age 50, was reportedly shot...
Johnston County Woman Wins $100,000 On A Scratch-Off
BENSON - Brenda Harvey of Benson took a chance on a $50 scratch-off and won a $100,000 prize.
Harvey bought her lucky $10 Million Spectacular ticket...
Dr. Vyas Pledges $500,000 To New Cancer Center
Waiting room to be named in his honor LILLINGTON – The new comprehensive cancer center in Harnett County recently received a pledge for a...
Two Arrested During Drug Bust
BENSON - Two Benson residents were arrested March 27 during a drug bust by the Johnston County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division.The sheriff's office tactical...
Murder Suspect Facing Additional Charge
BENSON - The Johnston County Sheriff's Office has filed a new charge against a Benson man accused of fatally shooting his father.
Kenneth Jake Dawson...
