October 25, 2025
Benson
54 Years After His Death, Lost Dog Tags Returned To Fallen Marine’s Family
Memorial Day 2019 will be one that the family of a fallen Johnston County Marine will never forget. Lance Corporal Harold Vernon Dayringer Jr. of Benson graduated from Benson High…
Benson Baptist Church Choir Invited to Perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City
Distinguished Concerts International New York City (DCINY) announced that Todd Johnson and the Benson Baptist Church Choir have been invited to participate in the New York Premiere performance of Joseph…
His Tunes Are Legendary And The Legend Began In Benson
Jimmy Capps returns with honors He’s performed on “The Mother Church of Country Music” stage. His tunes can be heard in many of country music’s most iconic songs. And, for…
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) and returned to Johnston County. Larry…
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 (Thursday), the NC SBI…
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 coinciding with National Day of Prayer.…
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. He will temporarily take the place…
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 has been made in the Cold…
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 said the man walked into…
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 of Human Capital Brian Vetrano…
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 park, which annually plays…
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 Dangerous Weapon, Second Degree Kidnapping,…
