Four Oaks
Johnston Community College Sets New Enrollment Record
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College continues its upward enrollment trend, opening the fall semester with the largest curriculum student population in the College’s history. On the first day of spring…
Crews Contain Trackside Fires
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Several small fires were reported Friday morning along railroad tracks in Johnston County, prompting responses from multiple fire departments. The fires were reported around 7 a.m. along…
Woman Charged With Threatening Court Official
SMITHFIELD — A Four Oaks woman was charged with a felony after authorities said she threatened a Johnston County magistrate while being processed at the county detention center. Ashley Brooke…
Drunk Driver Arrested At EMS Station
FOUR OAKS — A Virginia man was arrested Saturday morning after deputies said he pulled his vehicle into the parking lot of a Johnston County EMS station while impaired. Kevin…
Report: Deputy Finds Drugs During Highway 96 Traffic Stop
FOUR OAKS — A Four Oaks man was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop for speeding. Authorities said the incident occurred around 7 p.m. Jan. 7 on Highway…
County Advances New Social Services Building
Architect employed; construction manager retained By The Smithfield Weekly Sun SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Commissioners took two steps Monday morning toward construction of a long-awaited new home…
Runaway Teens Arrested After I-95 Chase Ends In Crash, Overnight Search
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Two runaway juveniles from Maine were arrested Tuesday, about 12 hours after a high-speed chase on Interstate 95 ended in a crash, an overnight manhunt and the…
Johnston County Deputies Seize Suspected Meth, Firearm In Four Oaks-Area Raid
FOUR OAKS — Johnston County Sheriff’s Office narcotics agents executed a search warrant Jan. 2 at a residence in the 500 block of Hannah Road near Four Oaks, uncovering suspected…
Suspect Makes First Court Appearance In Brutal Home Invasion Case
SMITHFIELD — A 39-year-old Wendell man accused of violently assaulting an elderly couple during a home invasion on Wednesday made his first court appearance Friday. Thomas Lee Wright is charged…
Elderly Couple Beaten During Violent Home Invasion In Johnston County
Crime Spree Ends in Arrest FOUR OAKS — An elderly Johnston County couple was seriously injured Wednesday after a man allegedly forced entry into their home and beat them during…
Quick Response Limits Damage In Four Oaks House Fire
FOUR OAKS — A prompt response by Four Oaks firefighters limited damage to a residence following a house fire Friday afternoon. The fire was reported shortly before 2 p.m. at…
Johnston County Deputies Arrest Juvenile In String Of Break-Ins
FOUR OAKS – A series of recent break-ins in the Four Oaks area has been solved following the arrest of a juvenile. Authorities say a 16-year-old suspect is believed to…
