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 staple of modern technology.
For decades, Benson has been known for hosting a festival called Mule Days — a four-day tribute to the Johnston County town’s agricultural roots. Soon, it could be known for manufacturing a staple of modern technology: rare-earth magnets that help po... [8421 chars]