Benson
Benson Completes First Commissioned Mural
The Town of Benson is excited to announce that its first commissioned mural is now complete. Project lead Jennifer Wood and partner Buffy Taylor, from Raleigh and Pittsboro respectively, put…
New Johnston Health Board Members
Three new appointees have joined the Johnston Health Board of Directors. William W. Massengill Jr. is CEO of Benson Area Medical Center. A life-long resident of Johnston County, he was…
Rash Of Convenience Store Break-Ins Could Be Related
Local law enforcement agencies are investigating a rash of convenience store break-ins this week. Authorities have not ruled out that most, if not all, could be connected. Between Wednesday and…
Pickup Overturns On Highway 301
The State Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle accident this afternoon (Wednesday) on Highway 301 just north of Benson. The wreck was reported at 1:22pm. A pickup truck ran…
N.C. Forest Service Offers Discount To Military Members For Seedling Orders
RALEIGH – In recognition of the service and sacrifice of members of the armed forces, the North Carolina Forest Service is offering a 20 percent discount on tree seedling orders…
Cotton Bale Fire Was Arson
A fire that burned a large cotton bale over-the-weekend was arson. Around 2:30pm Saturday, the Meadow Fire Department responded to the suspicious fire in a field off Melba Lane. The…
Son Charged In Death Of 83 Year-Old Father
DUNN – A man wanted for the murder of his 83 year-old father was arrested Thursday night in southern Johnston County. On October 28th, the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office responded…
Sisters Give Candy And Cards To Nursing Home Residents
BENSON – Two sisters who hold states titles, 11 year-old Madelyn Herring, Junior Miss North Carolina and 6 year-old Saylor-Claire Herring, Tiny Miss North Carolina spent the month of October…
DWI Arrest Made After Car Strikes Fire Hydrant
A 39 year-old woman was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Smithfield Police following a single vehicle accident on N. Third Street near Bridge Street. Police said Crystal Rose King of Meadowbrook…
Over 500 Homes Could Get Faster Internet Access
BENSON – Several hundred homes near Benson could be getting faster internet service. CenturyLink is seeking local and state funds to upgrade internet access to 505 homes just north of…
One Person Killed In Benson Area Wreck
Speed was a contributing factor in a fatal single car crash near Benson. The crash was discovered at 12:19am Sunday on Tarheel Road near Woodall Dairy Road. A 2008 Mitsubishi…
Benson Firefighters Turn Hydrants Pink
There are pink fire hydrants in Benson to honor breast cancer survivors, their family and friends and those who lost their battle with the deadly disease. Assistant Chief Anthony Byrd…
