October 26, 2025
Benson
The Town Of Benson And The Phase Two Reopening Plan
BENSON – This week, the Governor’s Office announced plans to move forward with Phase Two of North Carolina’s reopening plan. Phase Two will go into effect today, May 22, 2020…
3 Arrested During Four Oaks Narcotics Search Warrant
Three people were arrested following a narcotics search warrant at a Four Oaks area home. Following an undercover drug investigation, agents with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office executed the warrant…
JWL Installs Archer Lodge And Meadow Blessing Boxes
SMITHFIELD – Less than a year after installing its first four blessing boxes around Johnston County, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL)’s newest members have installed two more, with…
Injuries Reported In Head On Collision
Several people were injured in a head on collision this afternoon in southern Johnston County. The crash happened around 4:30pm on Dragstrip Road near McLamb Road off Highway 242 South…
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…
