Four Oaks

Veteran Who Shielded Soldiers From Bomb Receives New Home In Johnston County
FOUR OAKS, N.C. — A wounded U.S. Army veteran who lost both arms while protecting fellow soldiers in Iraq was welcomed into a new specially adapted home Thursday during a…

Chamber Foundation Formed To Strengthen Economic Opportunity In Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS — The Four Oaks Chamber Foundation has been established as the official charitable arm of the Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce, expanding the Chamber’s mission to promote economic…

Commissioner Candidate Charged In School Bus Hit-And-Run
FOUR OAKS — A Johnston County commissioner candidate was arrested Friday afternoon following a hit-and-run crash involving a school bus. Chad Stewart, 55, of Four Oaks, a Republican candidate for…

Annual Chlorine Treatment Scheduled For Johnston West Water System
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County Public Utilities will begin its annual water treatment change this week, temporarily switching disinfection methods for customers served by the Johnston West water distribution system. Starting…

CommWell Health Announces Retirement Of CEO Pamela Tripp
FOUR OAKS — CommWell Health has announced that Pamela M. Tripp, MEd, MSOM, will retire from her role as Chief Executive Officer in July 2026, concluding a distinguished decades-long career…

Lees Chapel Hosting Annual Ground Hawg Meal Saturday
FOUR OAKS — The annual Ground Hawg Sausage & Pancake Supper will be held Saturday, February 28, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lees Chapel Advent Christian Church Fellowship…

Authorities Probe Back-To-Back Convenience Store Break-Ins
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Law enforcement agencies are investigating two convenience store break-ins reported about 30 minutes apart early Thursday morning in the Four Oaks and Smithfield areas. The first incident…

Advanced Tech Training Center Opens To Attract Industries, Jobs
By Emily Weaver Daily Record of Dunn A new day dawned in Harnett County Friday as leaders gathered to officially open an advanced workforce training center envisioned to bring high-paying,…

Late-Night Shooting Leaves Man Hospitalized
FOUR OAKS — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight shooting that left a man hospitalized Monday night. Deputies responded around 8:55 p.m. to a report of gunfire…

Two Restaurant Break-Ins Under Investigation
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Authorities are investigating whether two restaurant break-ins discovered early Thursday morning are connected. The incidents were reported at the Hwy 55 located at 5805 U.S. Highway 301…

Tractor Trailer Crashes Into Guardrail, Trees Along I-95
FOUR OAKS — A tractor trailer crashed on Interstate 95 in Johnston County Saturday, causing traffic delays and partially closing the northbound lanes. The accident occurred shortly before noon on…

Deputies Charge Four Oaks Man With Injury To Property
FOUR OAKS — A Four Oaks man has been charged after authorities say he damaged the front door of a local convenience store. Jason David Wiggins, 53, was arrested Jan.…








