Four Oaks
Melanie Lee Named JCPS 2025 Employee Of The Year For Administrative And Auxiliary Services
SMITHFIELD – Melanie Lee has been named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2025 Employee of the Year for Administrative and Auxiliary Services. As Administrative Assistant for the Assistant Superintendent of…
Fraud Charge Filed Against Four Oaks Man
FOUR OAKS – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has charged Jesse James Hall, age 33, of Spring Lake Road, Four Oaks with obtaining property by false pretense. Hall is accused…
Firefighters Rescue Two Children Trapped Inside Burning Mobile Home
FOUR OAKS – Firefighters rescued two children trapped inside a burning singlewide mobile home. The fire happened Saturday night at 2339 Strickland’s Crossroads Road, off US 701 South. Authorities said…
Fire Truck Involved In Collision
FOUR OAKS – A Four Oaks Fire Department emergency vehicle was involved in a traffic collision. The two vehicle accident, involving a fire engine and gray passenger car, occurred around…
Fraudsters Steal Money Three Times From Same Victim
JOHNSTON COUNTY – An elderly Four Oaks woman was victimized three times by fraudsters posing as FBI agents. In May 2025, the victim received a pop up alert indicating there…
JCSO: Handgun, Meth Located During Search Warrant
FOUR OAKS – A 47 year-old Four Oaks woman was arrested after the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at her home. Mary Susan Beasley, of…
Electrical Issue Determined As Likely Cause Of House Fire
FOUR OAKS – A Four Oaks area home sustained significant fire damage. Shortly before 11:00am Friday, fire units from Four Oaks, Elevation, 50-210, and Wilson’s Mills responded to the blaze…
Special Olympics Athletes From Three Johnston County Schools Showcase Talent At 2025 NCHSAA Track & Field State Championship
GREENSBORO – Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) athletes from high schools across the state showcased their dedication and sportsmanship at the 2025 North Carolina High School Athletic Association Track &…
Nathan Emerick Named JCPS Outstanding First Year Teacher
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is proud to recognize Nathan Emerick as the 2024-2025 Outstanding First Year Teacher. Kenia Perez-Melchor and Ralph Vitale were recognized as award finalists.…
Police Need Help Identifying Larceny Suspect
FOUR OAKS – Police are asking for assistance identifying a larceny suspect. On Wednesday, May 21st around 5:00am an unknown black male suspect stole several rims and tires from Ronnie’s…
Four Oaks Men Face Charges In Sex Servitude Case
By Emily Weaver Daily Record of Dunn DUNN – A Four Oaks man is sitting in the Harnett County Detention Center under a $250,000 secured bond after he was accused…
Man Shot In Foot During Domestic Altercation
FOUR OAKS – A 20 year-old man was shot in the foot during a domestic related incident. Johnston County deputies said the shooting happened around 7:29am Saturday at a home…
