Benson Mule Days is set to proceed despite looming rain and storms, with organizers prepared to adapt plans for the weekend's events. Festivities like the parade and rodeo will continue, while some ...

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 jobs. How a town known for a mule festival could become a key hub for a ...