How a tiny Johnston County town became a focal point of national security

Benson, a Johnston County town of less than 5,000 people, will soon be home to a $918 million plant that could create 1,000 ...
The Herald-Sun

Rare, 1840s Johnston County ‘coastal cottage’ on sale for $10K. Here’s the catch

The Alfred Altman House at 83 Massengill Road in Benson, roughly 43 miles south of Raleigh. It’s currently facing demolition. Preservation NC Preservation groups list 1840s Alfred Altman coastal ...
Morningstar

Vulcan Elements Selects Benson, North Carolina, for $1 Billion Magnet Facility

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 ...