Benson
1 Person Killed In Head On Collision
BENSON – One person was killed in a head on collision this morning. The crash was reported at 10:34AM on Highway 50 just south of the Benson city limits near…
The Town Of Benson And Phase One Of The State Reopening Plan
This week, the Governor’s Office announced plans to move forward with Phase One of North Carolina’s reopening plan. Phase One will go into effect on Friday, March 8, 2020 at…
Manslaughter Charge Filed In Death Of Benson Woman
An arrest was made Friday in the death of a Benson woman found dead last year on the floor of a hotel room. On May 23, 2019, the Harnett County…
NC DOT Closing A Section Of NC 27 In Benson For 3 Weeks
BENSON – This month, the NC DOT will completely close a section of NC 27 inside Benson for a culvert pipe replacement project. The closure is set to begin Monday,…
2020 State Annual Singing Convention Postponed
BENSON – The 2020 State Annual Singing Convention scheduled June 26-28, 2020 has been postponed until next year. This would have been the Centennial celebration. The State Annual Singing Convention…
Benson Teen Says He Was Robbed
An 18 year-old Benson man said he was robbed of his money and cigarettes. The alleged incident happened Friday night around 7:30pm in a business parking lot on Highway 210…
I-95 Widening Project Between Benson And Dunn Delayed
Project Delayed 12 Months Because Of COVID-19 Impact On NC DOT Revenues BENSON – As people across North Carolina have taken lifesaving measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, traffic…
Heavy Cross To Bear: 71 Year-Old Is On Second Cross-Country Trek
BENSON — Roger Gates walked across the country nearly four decades ago. He needed a little more than a year to trek from the North Carolina coast to California. Gates…
Extra Measures To Be Taken For Benson Board Of Commissioners Meeting
BENSON – Due to restrictions related to COVID-19, the Town of Benson will implement extra measures to ensure their Board of Commissioners meeting tonight (Tuesday) will remain an open and public forum. Social distancing…
Highway 50 Crash Under Investigation
BENSON – The State Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of a serious two vehicle accident Friday afternoon in southern Johnston County. The collision was reported around 2:30pm at the…
Johnston County Bridge Being Replaced
BENSON – The Zack’s Mill Road bridge over the Pole Branch north of Benson closed Monday morning for a replacement project. The bridge, built in 1957, was deemed functionally obsolete…
Woman Pushing Shopping Cart Struck And Killed
BENSON – A woman pushing a shopping cart near Benson was struck and killed by a pickup truck. The crash happened Thursday night on the I-40 westbound entrance ramp from…
