Four Oaks
SHP Releases Name Of Victim Killed In Hit And Run Accident
PINE LEVEL – The State Highway Patrol has released the name of a teenager killed in a hit and run accident near Pine Level. The accident was reported at 1:33am…
Trucks Collide On Interstate 95
FOUR OAKS – Two large trucks collided on Interstate 95 in Four Oaks Friday morning. The collision occurred in the southbound lanes just south of Keen Road (Exit 87). A…
Legendary Radio Broadcaster Carl Lamm Passes Away At 97
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Carl Edward Lamm, known affectionately as the “Voice of Eastern North Carolina,” passed away Thursday, August 15 at the age of 97 in Smithfield, North Carolina. Mr.…
Remembering Carl Lamm
By Brad Crone There aren’t many times you meet someone like Carl Lamm. There was something about his presence that made you feel good, feel special. You wanted to hang…
Johnston County Radio Broadcaster Carl Lamm Receives Highway Dedication
RALEIGH – A legendary radio broadcaster in Johnston County was honored Wednesday, August 7 when the state Board of Transportation agreed to dedicate a portion of Interstate 95 after him.…
JCPS 2024 Facilities & Construction Employee Of The Year Named
SMITHFIELD – Facilities Services Coordinator Shane Johnson was named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2024 Facilities and Construction Employee of the Year. Johnson has been with the school district for…
WCC Announces Spring 2024 President’s And Dean’s Lists
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College has honored 307 students for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2024 semester. The College recognizes the students named below as having earned a…
3 People Arrested During Narcotics Search Warrant
FOUR OAKS – Three people were arrested on felony drug charges following a narcotics search warrant. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office STAR team and Narcotics Division executed the warrant at…
Four Oaks Native Serves As Intern In NC Senate
RALEIGH- Casey Holland, a native from Four Oaks, recently served as an intern in the North Carolina Senate, in the office of Senator Carl Ford. Senator Ford is a Republican…
Couple Found Dead Inside Burning Home
FOUR OAKS – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double shooting. Sunday morning, deputies received a call from family members of 33 year-old Kyle Trabel requesting officers go…
Four Oaks Man Dies From Injuries Sustained In Crash
BENSON – One person died from injuries sustained in a fiery traffic accident. The single vehicle collision occurred shortly after 10:00am today (Monday) on Raleigh Road near Grace Road. The…
School Board Names Interim West Clayton Elementary Principal, 3 Assistant Principals
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education approved four personnel changes during a special meeting held July 9. The personnel recommendations were made by Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy. Sarah…
