October 25, 2025
Benson
Troop 210 Eagle Scouts Recognized
Senior Vice Commandant Bob Long of the Johnston County Marine Corps League Carry-On Detachment 1236 presented two Eagle Scout Good Citizenship Awards at a Court of Honor held on Monday,…
More Providers And New Acute Care Service At Benson Area Medical Center
Two new providers recently joined Benson Area Medical Center (BAMC) to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients, and the Center has started an acute care service. “We welcome Dr. Amy-Jo…
Reginald Holley Appointed To UNC Board Of Governors
The North Carolina House of Representatives approved the appointment Tuesday of Reginald Ronald Holley to the UNC Board of Governors by a unanimous vote of 101-0. Mr. Holley is a…
Teacher Apologizes After Challenging Student Christian Group’s Bible Verse
A teacher at West Johnston High is under investigation for comments he allegedly made after a Christian student group posted a Bible verse inside the school. “Don’t worry about anything,…
Mule Days Are Here Again
Annual event returns for 70th year If it’s the fourth weekend of September, it can mean only one thing — it’s time for Mule Days in Benson. This year marks…
Charges Dropped Against All 4 Suspects In Cole Thomas Case
Prosecutors have dropped criminal charges against all four suspects charged in the Cole Thomas case. Thomas disappeared in Benson on Nov. 25, 2016. The 22 year-old man has not been seen…
Benson Police Searching For Shooting Suspect
Benson Police are searching for a 17 year-old suspect considered to be armed and dangerous who is wanted in connection for a shooting at the Benson Housing Authority apartment complex.…
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…
