October 25, 2025
Benson
71st Annual Benson Chamber Banquet
The 71st Annual Benson Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet was one for the record books. Broadslab Distillery’s “The Barn” venue was packed Thursday evening with Town staff, Chamber representatives, elected…
Troopers Seeking To Identify Owner Of Two Firearms
The NC State Highway Patrol is attempting to identify the owner of two handguns found in a vehicle during a traffic stop in Johnston County. A member of the Patrol’s…
McLamb Leaves Behind A Legacy Of Caring
As mayor, he wanted the best On Monday, the town of Benson lost more than most realize when Jerry McLamb passed away at the age of 79. In addition to…
Highway 27 Closure In Benson Begins Monday
The NC Department of Transportation will completely close a section of NC Highway 27 (West Main Street) inside the Benson city limits beginning on Monday, January 27th for culvert replacement. The…
Cleo McKinnon Selected As Benson’s Black History Honoree
This year’s Black History Month honoree has made it her mission in life to improve the well being of children in Benson. If she’s not running her summer meals initiative…
Benson Police Searching For Man Wanted For Several Break-Ins
Benson Police are searching for a suspect following several area break-ins targeting local businesses. Multiple breaking and entering warrants have been taken out on Dantrel Ray Collie, 37, of the…
Kelli Bynum Named Relationship Manager, VP With KS Bank
Kelli B. Bynum has joined KS Bank as the Relationship Manager, VP for the Garner retail office. She is responsible for managing the retail office, opening accounts, and managing the deposits…
Benson’s Lee Street Gym Reopens
Court Dedicated To Parks & Rec Director On Saturday, January 11th, the Lee Street Gymnasium in Benson was packed with excited parents, coaches walking up and down the side of…
JWL Of Smithfield Collecting Peanut Butter For Children In Need
The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) is holding its first Peanut Butter Buddies Drive to collect peanut butter for children enrolled in the BackPack Buddies program. BackPack Buddies provides…
Steven Babel Earns Highest Award In Scouting
On January 5th an Eagle Scout Ceremony was held for Eagle Scout Steven James Babel from Boy Scout Troop 64 of Garner. The Ceremony took place at Mount Zion United…
4 Juvenile Suspects Linked To Rash Of Egg-Throwing Cases
Four juvenile suspects are facing petitions following a string of vandalism first reported in late December. Benson Police located and detained four male juveniles — ages ranging from 15 to…
Benson Man Seriously Injured In Christmas Eve Crash
FOUR OAKS – A 21 year-old man was seriously injured in a single vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon. At 2:48pm, a 2002 Toyota pickup traveling eastbound on Elevation Road, near Black…
