Four Oaks
South Johnston High School Nutrition Staff Earns Perfect Sanitation Rating
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – South Johnston High’s Nutrition Services staff is celebrating a 100 sanitation rating following the school’s first health inspection of the 2026-2027 school year. The perfect score reflects…
Four Oaks Middle School Launches New Technology Student Association Chapter
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – Four Oaks Middle School has launched its first Technology Student Association chapter, giving students a new opportunity to explore technology, engineering, design and leadership through hands-on…
Smithfield Lowe’s Volunteers Help Revitalize Four Oaks Park
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – Barbour’s Grove Park in Four Oaks received a two-day makeover thanks to volunteers from the Smithfield Lowe’s store. Employees worked at the park Aug. 25 and…
Four Oaks Acorn Festival Returns Sept. 12
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – The Four Oaks Acorn Festival will return to downtown Four Oaks Saturday, Sept. 12, bringing a classic car and truck show, children’s activities, vendors, food trucks…
Blackman’s Grove Baptist Church To Celebrate 133rd Homecoming
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – Blackman’s Grove Baptist Church will celebrate its 133rd Homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 13. The celebration will begin with the 11 a.m. worship service featuring Rev. Jerry…
School Bus Rear-Ended Near Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – No injuries were reported after a Johnston County Public Schools bus was rear-ended Thursday morning while stopping to pick up a student. The crash happened on…
Johnston County Targets Defense Industry For New Jobs, Investment
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – Following the recruitment of a $1 billion rare-earth magnet manufacturing facility to Benson, Johnston County economic development leaders are looking to the defense industry as a…
Online Encounter Turns Into $7,850 Sextortion Scam
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – What began as an online search for a relationship ended with a Four Oaks man losing $7,850 in an apparent sextortion scam. The victim, in his…
Highway Dispute Escalates Near Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – A dispute between two motorists on Interstate 95 escalated Saturday morning when one driver allegedly displayed a handgun. The incident was reported around 10:10 a.m. Aug.…
Four Local High Schools Win $5,000, Could Compete For $1 Million Prize
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Four Johnston County high schools have each won $5,000 and remain in the running for substantially larger prizes, including a $1 million football field upgrade. West Johnston…
Four Oaks Woman Held On $5 Million Bond In Fatal Smithfield Collision
SMITHFIELD – A Four Oaks woman initially charged with driving while impaired following a fatal collision on South Brightleaf Boulevard is now facing additional felony charges, including aggravated felony death…
Woman Charged With DWI Following Fatal Smithfield Collision
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A 27-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on South Brightleaf Boulevard, according to Smithfield Police. Around 12:50 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, officers were…
