Four Oaks
JCPS Providing Grief Support Following Death Of Four Oaks Middle School Student
FOUR OAKS – Johnston County Public Schools is providing grief and crisis support to students and staff at Four Oaks Middle School following the death of 12-year-old Austin “AJ” Paradise.…
Inmate’s Bond Increased After Alleged Assault On Detention Officer
SMITHFIELD — A Four Oaks man already jailed on methamphetamine trafficking charges is facing another felony after allegedly spitting in a detention officer’s eye. Quin Marton Chestnut, 33, had been…
Four Oaks Community Rallies Around Family Following Tragic Death Of 12-Year-Old Boy
FOUR OAKS – Family, friends, classmates and members of the community will gather tonight (Monday) for a candlelight vigil honoring the life of 12-year-old Austin “AJ” Paradise, who died Sunday…
No Public Health Threat Found As Mystery Odor Investigation Continues
SMITHFIELD – Officials have found no threat to public health from a mysterious odor stretching from Smithfield to Four Oaks, but Johnston County still does not know what entered its…
Report: Break-In Suspect Said Jesus Sent Him There
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – A Johnston County man accused of entering a home without permission reportedly told the occupants that Jesus Christ had sent him there. The incident was reported…
JCPS Awarded $50,000 Grant To Expand STEM Learning At Four Elementary Schools
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County Public Schools has been awarded a $50,000 state grant to expand STEM learning at four elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. JCPS was one of…
School Board Reviews Improvement Plan Focused On Achievement, Opportunity Gaps
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools presented its 2026-2027 School Improvement Plan to the Board of Education on October 13, outlining districtwide academic gains while identifying areas where additional support…
Donation Covers Fall Festival Admission For 1,000 Four Oaks Elementary Students
FOUR OAKS — Admission to this year’s Four Oaks Elementary School Fall Festival will be covered for 1,000 students following a $5,000 donation to the school PTA. The Fall Festival…
SUV Driver Critically Injured In Head-On Crash With Farm Bus
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – A woman was critically injured Monday morning after the SUV she was driving collided head-on with a farm work bus on US 701 near Four Oaks,…
Four Oaks Middle School Launches New Technology Student Association Chapter
FOUR OAKS — Four Oaks Middle School has launched its first Technology Student Association chapter, giving students a new way to explore technology, engineering, design and leadership. The organization, known…
JCSO: Suspected Fentanyl Seized During Search Near Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS — Six people were arrested Oct. 9 when Johnston County sheriff’s narcotics agents searched a home just outside the Four Oaks town limits. The search was conducted at…
Break-In Reported At Four Oaks Area Convenience Store
FOUR OAKS — Someone broke into a convenience store near Four Oaks late Thursday night, damaging a cash register before leaving without taking any money, according to the Johnston County…
