🌱 What investigators say happened between a Benson officer and a local woman

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• What investigators say happened between a Benson officer and a local woman

Today's riddle: Why does a cow wear a bell ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 68.
• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• How an NC police officer allegedly used his job to rape a woman (heraldsun.com) — Benson residents should know that a former town police officer has been arrested and indicted on serious charges, including forcible rape and kidnapping, tied to an incident described in a newly released search warrant. Investigators say the alleged assault happened after he met the woman while on duty, and he has since been fired from the Benson Police Department and remains jailed on high bond.
   

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📸 Around Benson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Benson

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Thursday May 21

• Town of Benson Board Meeting
  Benson Conference Center, 303 East Church Street, Benson
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday May 21

• Harnett Business Resource Summit
  Harnett Health Sciences Center, 51 Red Mulberry Way, Lillington
  9:00 am
• Bird's Nest Listening Room →
  Bird's Nest Listening Room, 311 E Broad St, Dunn
  7:00 pm

Friday May 22

• SENIOR LINE UP 8:30AM Class of 2026 Graduation
  Campbell University, 143 Main St, Buies Creek
  8:30 am

Saturday May 30

• Mysti Mayhem →
  Throwback Thursdays Sportsbar & Grill, LLC, 608 Spring Branch Rd, Dunn
  7:00 pm
• Casper McWade →
  Bird's Nest Listening Room, 311 E Broad St, Dunn
  7:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Triumphant Quartet →
  Stewart Theater, 114 N Wilson Ave, Dunn
  6:00 pm

Sunday June 28

• Sunny Sweeney →
  Bird's Nest Listening Room, 311 E Broad St, Dunn
  6:00 pm

Friday July 17

• Chris Canterbury →
  Bird's Nest Listening Room, 311 E Broad St, Dunn
  7:00 pm

Saturday July 25

• Cumberland Street Center →
  Cumberland Street Center a Division of Beacon Rescue Mission, 200 S King Ave, Dunn
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Kindred Spirit Music →
  Ron's Barn Barbecue & Seafood, 91 Pig Out Ln, Coats
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors,
  My name is Case Holland, and I’m 16 years old. I’m looking for some work around the town. I’m happy to help with things like mowing grass, yard clean… (Nextdoor McGee Crossroads)
• Hello!
  I’m having a wedding in September and my wedding dress needs some last minute alterations. Does anyone have someone they recommend? (Nextdoor Lexington Plantanion)

• Carlie C's IGA posted a job opening for Stocker in Benson. Apply here.
• Walgreens posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Benson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benson here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Dunn

• Nondestructive Testing Paves Way for Genetic Analysis of Historical Parchments (sflorg.com)
• Midway moves onward and forward (clintonnc.com)

Four Oaks

• Four Oaks Man Accused Of Entering Home, Touching Juvenile (jocoreport.com)
• Blackman's Grove Baptist Church Hosting Vacation Bible School June 4-7 (jocoreport.com)
• Driver Injured In I-95 Hit And Run Crash (jocoreport.com)

Smithfield

• Smithfield Man Charged After Police Chase Ends In Selma Motel Parking Lot (jocoreport.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because its horns doesn't work! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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