Benson
Scam Costs Victim $4,000
A 71 year-old Johnston County woman lost $4,000 in a scam last month. The incident was reported to law enforcement last week but they say it’s unlikely they will be…
Gunfire Injures 3 In Benson
Benson Police are investigating an early morning shooting that injured three people. Police responded to a report of multiple shots being fired in the Benson Housing Authority apartment complex on…
Benson PD Names New COPS Officer
Erin Sinclair excited about new role For the last two years, Erin Sinclair has donned the uniform of the Benson Police Department and protected residents in a professional, caring and…
Crews Near Completion On Benson Sewer Project
Many lessons learned The town of Benson has learned some valuable lessons from the project aimed at upgrading the sewer system in the downtown area. Benson Mayor Jerry Medlin said…
Benson Woman Critically Injured In Early Morning Shooting
A 35 year-old Benson woman was shot and critically injured this morning (Tuesday). The shooting was reported at 1:25 AM on Jada Allen Road at the Johnston-Harnett County line. The…
Johnston County School Board Violates Open Meeting Law
When the Johnston County School Board gathered at the Benson Town Hall Conference Center last month they likely violated the North Carolina Open Meeting Law. All seven school board members…
Benson Reading Program Ends In Fun
Large number of participants this year A large crowd of children — who contributed to impressive statistics in Benson’s summer reading program this year — dug into a day of…
KFC / Taco Bell Manager Shot During Holdup
A manager at a KFC / Taco Bell was shot during a holdup. It happened early this morning (Wednesday). The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said the 48 year-old assistant manager…
Rep. Strickland Updates Benson Chamber On State Budget
Offers insight into process State Rep. Larry Strickland (R-Harnett and Johnston) gave an overview of the North Carolina budget process and the General Assembly’s current stalemate at a recent Benson…
Benson Court Relocating Due To Broken AC Unit
A broken air conditioning unit has forced Johnston County Court officials to relocate. Benson District Court is scheduled for this Friday, July 19th. However, a broken AC unit won’t be…
Benson Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Soliciting Child Porn From Minors On The Internet
A Benson man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for soliciting child pornography from minors over the internet. United States District Judge James C. Dever, III sentenced…
Partnership for Children Provides Active Reading Workshops
In June, the Partnership for Children of Johnston County (PFCJC) provided 3 workshops on Active Reading. The two-part workshop for parents with children 2 to 5 years old, offered at…
