November 08, 2025
Benson
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…
Safe Kids Johnston County Urges Community To Protect Children From Hot Car Deaths
BENSON — Safe Kids Johnston County is urging community members to prioritize child safety this summer as they raise awareness about the dangers of vehicular heatstroke. The coalition hosted a…
Man Arrested For Stealing Chainsaw
BENSON – A man was arrested July 10 for allegedly stealing a chainsaw then selling it minutes later to an unsuspecting buyer. Joseph George Hood, age 43, of Warsaw, NC…
Emily Sierra-Uriostegui Experiences Blossoming Internship At JC Raulston Arboretum
MOUNT OLIVE – As the summer sun rises over Raleigh, NC, University of Mount Olive (UMO) senior Emily Sierra-Uriostegui begins her day surrounded by vibrant blooms, lush greenery, and the…
Wrong-Way Driver Causes Head-On Collision
BENSON – A wrong-way driver caused a head-on collision that closed a section of Interstate 40 in Johnston County overnight. Around 11:18 p.m. Saturday, the Highway Patrol was notified of…
Two County Chase Ends With Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY – An early morning chase started in Johnston County and ended in Harnett County. Around 1:00 a.m. today (Saturday), a Johnston County state trooper conducting speed enforcement on…
July 4th Celebration At Coats Museum & Bell Tower
MCGEE’S CROSSROADS COMMUNITY – A July 4th Celebration will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Coats Museum, Bell Tower and House, located at 3317 Old Fairground Road,…
Benson Selects Interim Town Manager
BENSON – The Benson Board of Commissioners has chosen an interim Town Manager. Steven Harrell will take over as Town Manager beginning June 30. He will temporarily take the place…
Arrest Made After Stolen Car Recovered
BENSON – Authorities have arrested a man they said was driving a stolen car. Jeffrey Lewis Armstrong Jr., 33, of Greenleaf Road, Angier was arrested June 17 around 12:30 p.m.…
Eastern Carolina Medical Center Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners
BENSON – Eastern Carolina Medical Center (ECMC) and Dr. P.K. Vyas have announced the 2025 ECMC Scholarship winners. Every year, Eastern Carolina Medical Center presents Triton High School, Midway High…
I-40 Rest Area Death Under Investigation
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a person at the westbound Interstate 40 Rest Area near Benson. Around 11:15 p.m. Saturday, June 14, an…
Undercover Investigation Results In Two Traffic Stops, Three Drug Arrests
BENSON – A three month undercover investigation by local and federal authorities resulted in two simultaneous traffic stops and three drug arrests. On June 10, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office…
