Benson NewsLocal news for Benson, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Economy Puts Strain On Benson Food Pantry- July 10, 2008 The pantry is located in Benson in Johnston County. The shelves at the Benson Area Ministries Food Pantry are almost bare after the number of those in need jumped last month from 50 families to 65.http://www.topix.net/city/benson-nc/2008/07/economy-puts-strain-on-benson-food-pantry?from... Fourth Of July celebrations- July 9, 2008 Here are some of the Fourth of July celebrations occurring this week in the Triangle.http://www.topix.net/city/benson-nc/2008/07/fourth-of-july-celebrations-2?fromrss=1 Fourth of July Celebrations- July 7, 2008 Here are some of the Fourth of July celebrations occurring this week in the Triangle.http://www.topix.net/city/benson-nc/2008/07/fourth-of-july-celebrations?fromrss=1 Bluegrass festival to benefit troops- July 5, 2008 A bluegrass music festival to benefit wounded troops home from the fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan will be held at Laurel Lakes Campground on N.C. 242 near Salemburg on Wednesday through Saturday.http://www.topix.net/city/benson-nc/2008/07/bluegrass-festival-to-benefit-troops?fromrss=1 Violinists return from overseas gig- July 3, 2008 Two teen musicians from Johnston have returned from a once-in-a-lifetime gig. Anna Mukamal of Smithfield and Austin Benson of McGee's Crossroads spent eight days touring and playing music in England.http://www.topix.net/city/benson-nc/2008/07/violinists-return-from-overseas-gig?fromrss=1 Its time to fire up the grill- July 1, 2008 Consumers will be lighting up more than fireworks this Fourth of July. Fond du Lac area stores that sell cookout food and accessories are enjoying a boom in business.http://www.topix.net/city/benson-nc/2008/07/its-time-to-fire-up-the-grill?fromrss=1 |