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Dunn Woman Charged In Theft And Drug Case
BENSON — A Dunn woman is facing multiple charges after she was arrested in connection with a theft and drug possession case in Johnston County. Emily Matthews, 37, who has…
Caught Again: Fake Surveyor Arrested For Defrauding Homeowner
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A man with a growing record of impersonating service professionals has once again found himself behind bars—this time accused of posing as a licensed land surveyor and…
Water Main Break Disrupts Service In Southern Johnston County
**UPDATE: The water main break has been repaired however a Boil Water Advisory is in place for 24 hours for customers who had no or low water pressure. JOHNSTON COUNTY…
High-Speed Two-County Chase Ends Near Benson
DUNN — A high-speed pursuit spanning two counties ended early Friday morning when a stolen vehicle crashed near the I-95/I-40 interchange in Johnston County. At least two individuals were taken…
Silvi Materials Enters Southeastern Market With Acquisition Of Eagle Rock Concrete
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA – Silvi Materials, a vertically integrated leader in construction materials across the Mid-Atlantic, has announced the acquisition of the assets and operations of Eagle Rock Concrete, a…
Driver Tased After Fleeing Traffic Stop, Assaulting Officers, Authorities Say
SMITHFIELD – A Benson man is facing a dozen criminal charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop, discarding drugs, and assaulting two law enforcement officers before being subdued with…
Partnership Announces Fall Programs To Support Families And Prepare Children For School
Johnston County, NC – The Partnership for Children of Johnston County is excited to announce the release of its fall program schedule, offering a variety of free opportunities to help families…
Benson Police Searching For Vehicle Involved In Serious Hit-And-Run Crash
BENSON – The Benson Police Department is actively searching for a vehicle involved in a serious hit-and-run crash that occurred Friday afternoon, leaving one person hospitalized with significant injuries. The…
Repairman Accused Of Theft From Homeowner
BENSON – A 25-year-old Angier man, Cameron Elijah Hairston, is facing criminal charges after allegedly stealing from a Johnston County homeowner during a fake appliance repair visit. The 21-year-old victim,…
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Tractor-Trailer On I-95
BENSON – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer early Sunday morning on Interstate 95 near Benson. The incident occurred just before 2:00 a.m. in the southbound lanes…
Sinkhole Forces Closure Of US 301 In Benson
BENSON – A sinkhole discovered early Sunday morning has forced the closure of a section of US Highway 301 near Hill Street. Benson Police were the first to respond after…
Stolen Porsche Electric Car Recovered After Battery Dies
BENSON – A stolen Porsche Taycan electric vehicle, valued at $100,000, was recovered early on August 5 after it ran out of battery power near McGee’s Crossroads. A Johnston County…
