Four Oaks
Manufacturer Will Invest $40 Million In Johnston County Plant
FOUR OAKS – Wisconsin-based Scot Industries Inc., a leading North American supplier of specialty tubing products, plans to invest at least $40 million in a new manufacturing plant in Johnston…
Four Oaks Commissioners Sworn In
FOUR OAKS – Three commissioners on the Four Oaks Town Council received their oaths, December 18, at the Four Oaks Town Hall. Newly elected Commissioner Tony Capps received his Oath…
Outgoing Four Oaks Mayor Pro Tem Recognized
FOUR OAKS – The Four Oaks Town Council and Mayor Vic Medlin recognized Mayor Pro Tem Andy Hardy during their December 18 meeting. Mr. Hardy was elected in 2016. He…
Hit And Run Driver Injures Three People
FOUR OAKS – Three people, including a child, sustained minor injuries in a two vehicle accident at the US 301 / US 701 / I-95 interchange, north of Four Oaks.…
Boat Blocks Interstate 95 In Johnston County
FOUR OAKS – A pickup towing a large boat wrecked while traveling on Interstate 95 near the Parkertown Road bridge, south of Four Oaks, on Thursday. Both north and southbound…
Blackman’s Crossroads Fire Department Gives Santa A Ride
FOUR OAKS – The Blackman’s Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department received a unique call for assistance, Sunday night. Santa Claus needed a ride to a nearby event. The elves were busy…
Two Vehicle Accident Under Investigation
FOUR OAKS – The State Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle accident reported around 11:30am Saturday. It happened at the intersection of US 701 South and Strickland’s Crossroads Road.…
Driver Suffers Serious Injuries In Crash
FOUR OAKS – One person was injured in a single vehicle accident Friday night on US 301 at Raleigh Road. The State Highway Patrol said a Kia passenger car was…
Bomb Squad Responds After Military Projectile Is Taken To Highway Patrol Station
FOUR OAKS – The NC State Bureau of Investigation (NC SBI) Bomb Squad and Air Force Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) personnel responded to the State Highway Patrol District Office on…
Johnston County Man ‘Ecstatic’ Over $120,000 Jackpot Win
FOUR OAKS – Bryan Caves of Willow Spring called his wife immediately to tell her the good news after his Cash 5 ticket delivered them a $120,000 jackpot. “She couldn’t…
Local Author Launches Culinary Romance Book Dec. 3
SELMA – Garner resident and children’s book author, Dorothy La Motta, is launching her debut novella, The Italian Charmer, at the Old North State Food Hall in Selma on December 3, part…
Fire Heavily Damages Johnston County Home
FOUR OAKS – A fire caused significant damage to a Johnston County home. The blaze was reported around 1:30pm today (Wednesday) in the 2400 block of Hockaday Road, near Thomas…
