October 25, 2025
Benson
No Charges Filed After 83-Year-Old Benson Man Shoots Grandson In Apparent Self-Defense
BENSON – An 83-year-old Benson man will not face charges after allegedly shooting his grandson Wednesday evening in what police believe was an act of self-defense. Benson Police responded to…
Drug Bust Near High School: Habitual Felon Arrested
BENSON – A 70-year-old man was arrested after narcotics agents uncovered a significant drug operation at a home near West Johnston High School. Danny “Catfish” Vester Mozingo, of N. Pleasant-Coates…
Johnston County Crash Causes Power Outage
BENSON – A collision between a farmworker bus and a pickup truck Friday evening has a number of homes without power and shut down a busy roadway. The crash occurred…
SUV Strikes Front Of Restaurant; No Injuries Reported
BENSON – A vehicle struck the front of a popular Benson restaurant Friday afternoon, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. The incident occurred just before 1:00 p.m. at Grill on…
Tractor-Trailer Involved In Serious I-95 Crash
BENSON – A serious collision involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle on Interstate 95 remains under investigation by the State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. Monday,…
Homeowners Say They Were Scammed — Benson Man Arrested
FOUR OAKS – A home improvement project turned into frustration and financial loss for a Four Oaks couple — and now, a Benson man is facing charges for allegedly taking…
Mule Days 2025
BENSON – A large crowd filled downtown Benson on Saturday for Mule Days 2025. The annual parade was a big hit with young and old, with many horses, bands, floats—and…
Audit Reveals Benson’s True Budget Burden
By Emily Weaver Daily Record of Dunn BENSON – The Town of Benson finished fiscal year 2024 almost $850,000 in the red — a larger sum than the almost $600,000…
Benson’s Electric Rates May Be Changing
By Emily Weaver Daily Record of Dunn Benson commissioners agreed to take a thorough look at its costs of providing electricity to the town after hearing its electric department had…
Local High School Student Receives National Award
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Christopher Patino Mancera, a student at West Johnston High School, has received the national Alexander Hamilton Scholar Award for superior community service and academic achievement. Hamilton Awards…
Adam Caldwell Enters Race For Johnston County Commissioner
BENSON — Adam Caldwell, a Benson resident active in his local community, has announced his candidacy for Johnston County Commissioner in the 2026 election cycle. In his campaign announcement, Caldwell…
Benson Preteen Wins National Pageant Title In Hickory
HICKORY, N.C. — An 11-year-old from Benson has earned a national crown. Saylor-Claire Herring, daughter of Corby and Ericka Herring, was named the 2025 American United Miss Preteen during the…
