Benson, a Johnston County town of less than 5,000 people, will soon be home to a $918 million plant that could create 1,000 ...

Johnston County, or JoCo to locals, is conveniently located along I-95 and I-40, just 6 hours northeast of the Atlanta area. Visitors will find a variety of attractions, local festivals, unique craft ...

BENSON, N.C. (WTVD) -- A motorcyclist is dead after a crash Saturday night in Johnston County. It happened on Godwin Lake Road in Benson. Roads were closed temporarily from Reedy Prong Road to NC ...

BENSON, N.C., Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vulcan Elements has selected Benson, North Carolina, as the location for its $1 billion rare earth magnet facility. At its location in Benson, Vulcan ...

In an era when every monument has its critics, the town of Benson, North Carolina, has boldly erected a life-sized statue of a mule on Main Street. And it’s made of scrap metal and old tools. Benson ...

For years, Benson offered generous fringe benefits to town employees—tuition reimbursement, longevity bonuses, and $100 payments for health physicals and athletic shoes. These perks might be going ...

This facility located in Benson, North Carolina, pictured on Nov. 18, 2025, is set to produce 10,000 metric tonnes of rare earth magnets annually. (Photo: Brandon Kingdollar/NC Newsline) The small ...

Former Wake Forest linebacker Bailey Benson committed to NC State. Benson, who was an early enrollee in the Deacs' 2025 recruiting class, announced his commitment shortly after his Wolfpack official ...

Should your travels bring you along I-95 through North Carolina, don't miss the chance to explore the hidden gem that is Johnston County —affectionately known as JoCo to those in the know. Here you'll ...

In an era when every monument has its critics, the town of Benson, North Carolina, has boldly erected a life-sized statue of a mule on Main Street. And it’s made of scrap metal and old tools. Benson ...