The History of Benson Mule Days
The small town of Benson, North Carolina, with a population of around 4000, will swell to approximately 20,000 come September when the Annual Benson Mule Days Celebration, sponsored by the Benson…
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Treat of the Summer? Cheerwine Milkshakes!
We have found the treat of the summer at Sisters II Ice Cream in Downtown Benson! Cheerwine milkshakes! Now, you’re likely picturing a Cheerwine float, which you have probably seen around North…
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Where Piles of Dirt Become Dreams Realized: Hand Picked Nursery
Hand Picked Nursery is a veteran-owned, family-operated business that offers a wide selection of plants and flowers. Now located on 25 acres in the McGee Crossroads community near Benson, I sat down…
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Downtown Benson Businesses Elevate Their Efforts
A new group of community-minded individuals has popped up in Johnston County, this time in Benson. If you’re familiar with Activate Selma, then Elevate Benson will seem familiar in some ways and…
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Broadslab Unveils New Bourbon Products
In the southern part of JoCo, just off I-95, is Benson-based Broadslab Distillery; which has been offering ‘shine products, tours, and tastings since 2015. Master Distillery Jeremy Norris is what…
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The RBL Empire Expands and Evolves
For going on five years now, the Redneck BBQ Lab has become a can’t-miss Johnston County experience that residents, regional visitors, and drivers up and down both I-95 and I-40 come back to again…
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Mule Sculpture Installed in Benson
The Town of Benson is excited to announce the installation of its mule sculpture on the pedestal at the intersection of Highways 27 and 50 is now complete. This installation is the culmination of…
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Perfect Day for Strawberries
A Perfect Day for Strawberry Picking at Smith’s Nursery Thank you to JaMeka Ramnath for sharing with us her family's recent visit to Smith's in Benson; we hope you enjoy this guest blog. Be sure to…
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Find Gluten-Free in Benson
JP's Pastry in Downtown Benson is a certified gluten-free bakery known nation-wide; it is the only certified gluten-free kitchen in both North and South Carolina. They are certified through the GFCO…
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Competition Runs In The Redneck BBQ Lab Family
What is it they say? Behind every great man is a great woman? And Roxanne Manley has been 50% of the winning brother/sister duo that is Redneck Scientific’s competition BBQ team since 2015. To be…
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