Four Oaks
Lees Chapel Advent Christian Church To Hold Homecoming, Revival Services
FOUR OAKS, N.C. — Lees Chapel Advent Christian Church will hold its annual Homecoming service Sunday, Oct. 4, followed by three nights of revival services. Homecoming will begin at 10:30…
Nine Trails Featured In 2026 Johnston County Hiking Challenge
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – Friends of Johnston County Parks is inviting residents and visitors to get outside this fall with the return of the JoCo Fall Hiking Challenge. The 2026…
Johnson, Batten Reach 50-Year Milestones At Strickland Crossroads FD
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – Strickland Crossroads Fire Department recently recognized two longtime members who have each reached 50 years of service with the department. Fire Chief H.M. Johnson and Board…
Drug Investigation Leads To Six Arrests In Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – Six people have been arrested following a Johnston County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigation at a home in the Four Oaks city limits. The investigation began after…
Four Oaks Man Faces Felony Charge Over Private Image
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – A 47-year-old man has been charged with a felony after he allegedly shared a private image of a woman, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office.…
Four Oaks Celebrates Successful Acorn Festival And Autofest
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – Downtown Four Oaks was filled with classic cars, vendors, music and families Sept. 12 for the 37th Annual Four Oaks Acorn Festival and Autofest. Mayor Mike…
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…
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…
