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Benson Museum of Local History

By Donna Bailey-Taylor on Sep. 05, 2019

The new Benson Museum of Local History opened on May 28, 2010 after three years of fund raising, building renovations and exhibit design and installation. The Town of Benson and the new museum, and…

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The annual tradition of Miss Benson kissing the Best in Show Mule at Mule Days in Benson, NC.

The History of Benson Mule Days

By Ashby Brame on Aug. 02, 2019

The small town of Benson, North Carolina, with a population of around 4000, will swell to approximately 20,000 come September 22-25, 2021 when the 73rd Annual Benson Mule Days Celebration, sponsored…

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Benson native, Jimmy Capps, talking with Johnston County locals.

Recognition Event for Benson Native Jimmy Capps

By Tyler Douglas on Apr. 03, 2019

If you’re a country music fan, you’ve probably heard Jimmy Capps on one of your favorite songs. He’s been described as a “king” among Nashville session guitarists and his list of credits includes…

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Broadslab Distillery's owner and distiller, Jeremy, at his distillery in Johnston County, NC.

Broadslab Featured in VisitNC Campaign

By Ashby Brame on May. 04, 2018

We have been sitting on some very exciting news for a few months that we are finally ready to release. The North Carolina state tourism office, officially the Economic Development Partnership of…

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Vintage shopping items in Downtown Benson, NC.

C.A. Homestead Candles: Hand-poured in Benson

By Tyler Douglas on Dec. 08, 2017

If you’ve visited a shop in downtown Benson recently or were inside someone’s home in the area, you may have noticed a curious smell — sweet, tangy, salty, refreshing, warm, inviting. Follow your…

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Christmas trees growing at Northlake Christmas Tree Farm and Nursery in Benson, NC.

Visit A Christmas Tree Farm in JoCo

By Randy Capps on Nov. 22, 2017

You Don't Have to Go to the Mountains to Visit a Christmas Tree Farm If you've ever driven down Main Street in Four Oaks, you've probably noticed the flower beds on the corner of Main and Railroad…

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Man from Benson in Reality Competition Series

By Ashby Brame on Nov. 21, 2017

*Printed with permission from the Four Oaks Benson News in Review. By Mike Dart Four Oaks-Benson News in Review A South Johnston High School graduate hailing from Benson faces off with seven…

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A drag strip race at Darana Motorsports Park in Benson, NC.

First Class Racing Facility Comes to JoCo

By Ashby Brame on Feb. 23, 2016

And it's a sport that is authentically North Carolina - NASCAR racers will forever live in the shadow of those who raced moonshine across county lines under the watchful eye of the prohibition-era…

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