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…
NCDOT Awards Contracts For Resurfacing More Than 30 Miles Of Roadway In Johnston County
More 30 miles of roadway in Johnston County and 22 miles in Wilson County will be refreshed and made smoother. The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded today (Monday) two contracts…
Four Oaks Chamber 2023 Veterans Awards
FOUR OAKS – The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce held a Veterans Recognition ceremony on November 14 at the American Legion Post 346 building. The ceremony began with Little Miss…
Hit And Run Vehicle Collides With Fire Truck
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Police are investigating a hit and run accident that damaged a fire truck. The accident was reported at 9:19pm Wednesday on US 301 near Brogden Road. Police…
2023 Municipal Election Results
Andy Moore Returns As Smithfield Mayor Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore will return for a new two year term after surviving a challenge from Town Councilman Marlon Lee, who was seeking…
