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 Mule Days returns this week with a parade, carnival rides, vendor market, music, food and much more. The event highlights are a 4-day carnival at 312 Lee St., a juried arts show and vendor ...

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 ...

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 ...

Benson is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, with a population of 3,651. According to the most recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, 64.70% of residents identify as white, 17.50% as ...

A man was killed Friday morning in a crash along N.C. Highway 50 in Johnston County. The crash was reported before 11:15 a.m. at N.C. 50 and Stephenson Road, near Benson. Other WRAL Top Stories Sky 5 ...

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 ...

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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 ...