Benson is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, with a population of approximately 3,967.
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All news →$5M bond set for Benson police officer accused of rape and involuntary sexual servitude
$5M bond set for Benson police officer accused of rape and involuntary sexual servitude WRAL
Johnston County deputies seize $200,000, drugs and moonshine in Benson raid
Johnston County deputies seize $200,000, drugs and moonshine in Benson raid WRAL
Vulcan Elements announces plans to build world's largest magnet factory outside of China in Benson
Vulcan Elements announces plans to build world's largest magnet factory outside of China in Benson WUNC
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