Benson
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…
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…
Homebuyer Loses $112,000 In Wire Fraud Scam
BENSON – A Johnston County homebuyer recently lost $112,000. It happened after an email account was hacked. The victim was in the process of buying a house in the Benson…
Town Of Benson Facing Serious Financial Issues
Not Enough Cash On Hand To Cover Current Expenses BENSON – The Town of Benson owes more money than they have cash on hand. That’s what members of the Benson…
Convicted Methamphetamine Manufacturer Rearrested On Drug Trafficking Charges
BENSON – A Johnston County man with a lengthy history of arrests is once again behind bars. Bradford Christian Calcote, of Byrdtown Road, Benson, was arrested July 18 during a…
Johnston Woman Loses $500,000 In Marriage Scam
BENSON – A Johnston County senior citizen lost nearly everything she owned after falling victim to a marriage scam. The unsuspecting victim said it began in 2020 during COVID. She…
