October 25, 2025
Benson
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…
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…
