Friday, March 29, 2024


Deputies Arrest Check Fraud Suspect

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FOUR OAKS - A Smithfield man is facing charges after he reportedly forged and cashed two checks. John Joseph Brinchek III, age 54, of...

South Johnston High Freshmen Learn The Art Of Debate

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Zach Lee, a ninth grade student in Ms. Rowe’s World History Class, pleaded his case that Joseph Stalin was the most influential figure in...

Five Fire Departments Awarded Supplemental Funding

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Johnston County Commissioners will provide additional funding to five fire departments that have an annual fire tax revenue income of $300,000 or less. The Blackman's...

Officer Hospitalized Following Two County Pursuit

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FOUR OAKS - One officer was hospitalized and several patrol cars were damaged during a high speed pursuit this morning (Thursday) through Johnston and...

Strickland’s Crossroads Fire Department Fundraising Dinner A Big Success

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By John Payne FOUR OAKS - It was perfect weather for a “all hands on deck” event at the Strickland Crossroads Fire Department on...

Jury Finds Four Oaks Man Guilty Of Second Degree Murder

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FOUR OAKS - Following a two-week jury trial in Johnston County Superior Court, Adam Clayton Stewart of Four Oaks was found guilty of second...

Convicted Sex Offender, Former Pastor, Facing New Charges

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FOUR OAKS - Less than two years after being sentenced to prison for sex crimes involving three juvenile victims, Stephen Arthur Morris of Four...

Equipment Valued At $66,000 Reported Stolen

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FOUR OAKS - The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of $66,000 in property. On February 14th, deputies responded to a cell...

Break-In Reported At Bentonville Business

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FOUR OAKS - Deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office are investigating a break-in discovered Monday, February 13 at Smithfield Grain Inc., at 2917...

Blackman’s Crossroads FD Could Be Forced To Close, According To Board Of Directors

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County Says Department Is Not Meeting Minimum Response And Training Requirements; Fire Department Board Says That's In The PastCounty Commissioner Wants Four Oaks Fire...