Suspect In 1972 Murder Of Bonnie Neighbors Returned To Johnston County
SMITHFIELD - A Florida man arrested last month for the 1972 cold case murder of Bonnie Wheeler Neighbors of Benson was extradited from Florida today (Friday)...
Suspect In Custody Following Standoff At Benson Motel
BENSON - A Cumberland County man is in custody following a 3-1/2 hour standoff with law enforcement officers in southern Johnston County.
Around Noon today...
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Held In Benson
It was a packed house inside the Benson Baptist Church Fellowship Hall this morning (Thursday) for the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast — a Benson tradition...
Interim Benson Town Manager Named
The Benson Board of Commissioners has chosen an interim Town Manager. Frederick D. Nelson, Jr. will take over as Town Manager beginning May 23....
Arrest Made In 1972 Cold Case Murder Of Bonnie Neighbors
More than 46 years after the death of Bonnie Wheeler Neighbors of Benson, the Johnston County Sheriff's Office announced this afternoon (Tuesday) an arrest...
Deputies Need Help Identifying This Man
The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance identifying a man wanted for a larceny at a Benson area business.
On April 16th, deputies...
Johnston County Schools Job Fair Draws Crowd Of Applicants
BENSON - Hundreds of candidates attended the Johnston County Public Schools Job Fair on Saturday, April 13, at West Johnston High School near Benson.
Chief...
Farm Heritage Days Return To Benson
Lots to do for fans of antique tractors
Fans of antique tractors will have plenty to keep them occupied this weekend at Benson’s Chamber Park.
The...
Update: Benson Bank Robbery Suspect Captured In South Carolina
UPDATE: Ronnie Wessinger was located in Greenville, South Carolina Tuesday night about 8:35pm and was taken into custody.
Wessinger is facing charges of Attempted Robbery with a...
Jade’s Jam Returns To Benson For Fifth Year
Pet adoptions, accessories, food all on tap
It’s the first weekend in April and it can mean only one thing to pet lovers — it’s...
