Benson

Break-Ins Reported At Two Benson Area Businesses
BENSON – An undisclosed amount of money was stolen during a break-in discovered Friday morning at the Taco Bell / KFC located at 12340 Highway 210, Benson near the I-40…

United Community Bank Announces Plans To Begin Reopening Branch Lobbies
United Community Bank has announced they are reopening lobbies for select branch locations across their four-state footprint, effective this week. United closed its lobbies on March 24 in response to…

After More Than 20 Years Of Service Benson Police Chief Kenneth Edwards Retires
BENSON – Police Chief Kenneth Edwards retired earlier this month after more than 20 years in Benson. An official sendoff was planned, but with Coronavirus affecting gatherings and the normal day-to-day…

Benson Health Receives COVID-19 “Fill The Gap” Grant
BENSON – Benson Health has received a $35,455.04 grant through the North Carolina Healthcare Foundation’s COVID-19 Fill the Gap Response Fund. The funding will be used to allow Benson Health in…

Benson Man Receives ‘Saved By The Belt’ Certificate
Certificates Encourage Seat Belt Usage As more drivers get back on the road amidst COVID-19, wearing seat belts are and have been the primary means for saving lives behind the…

CVS Health Opening COVID-19 Testing Site In Benson
CVS Health is continuing to evolve and expand their approach to COVID-19 testing to meet the needs of consumers, the business community and populations disproportionately impacted by the virus. As…

4th Of July Fireworks Still Scheduled In Benson
BENSON – For this year’s Fourth of July celebration, the Town of Benson and the Benson Parks and Recreation Department have decided not to promote a large gathering. No event…

Benson Area Medical Center Is Now Benson Health
Non-Profit has new name, logo, providers, and services BENSON – Benson Area Medical Center’s CEO William Massengill has announced the organization has changed its name to Benson Health and has…

Poston Completes Basic Training
Army PV2 Rodnetta Sandria Poston of Garner graduated from Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri on April 16, 2020. Her training involved a range of physically and mentally taxing…

Celebrate Of Life Service For Jimmy Capps June 9th At Grand Ole Opry
Funeral arrangements have been announced for musician Jimmy Capps who passed away Monday at the age of 81. Capps was from Benson, NC. He returned to his hometown last year…

County Refuses To Notify Patients Possibly Exposed To COVID-19 Positive EMS Workers
BENSON – Three Johnston County EMS workers who recently tested positive for COVID-19 are expected to make a complete recovery. However, Johnston County officials say they will not notify patients…

Benson And Princeton Police Departments Awarded Grant To Add Officers
The Benson and Princeton Police Departments are the recipients of a Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services COPS Hiring Program grant. The Department of Justice announced Tuesday nearly $400…








