Four Oaks
Report: Drug Suspect Claims ‘These Aren’t My Pants’
FOUR OAKS – A Four Oaks man arrested during a traffic stop reportedly told officers the pants he was wearing didn’t belong to him. Around 2:28am Thursday, a Johnston County…
Break-In Reported At Home Of 93 Year-Old Woman
FOUR OAKS – Deputies discovered a residential break-in after responding to a burglar alarm on Hockaday Road near Four Oaks. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office received the alarm call around…
Police Seize Fentanyl, Issue 46 Charges During Checking Station
FOUR OAKS – Law enforcement officers conducted a two hour checking station, as part of Child Passenger Safety Week, encouraging people to buckle up their youngest passengers because car crashes…
Bentonville Battlefield Set To Open New Mile Of Mountains-To-Sea Trail
FOUR OAKS – Hikers soon will be able to enjoy a new stretch of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail in Johnston County. Visitors are invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Bentonville…
Johnston County Extension Agent Receives National Award
DES MOINES, IA – Dan Wells received the Distinguished Service Award (DSA) from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents (NACAA) during the 2023 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference…
One Burglary Suspect Apprehended, More Arrests Pending, JCSO Says
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office arrested one person, and says more arrests are pending, following a break-in in the Meadow community, outside of Benson. Around 8:30am Sunday, a…
Four Oaks Woman Held In Benson Break-In
BENSON – A 22 year-old woman is behind bars after she allegedly forcibly entered a Benson-area home and stole items. Alesha Ann Lee of Smith Street, Four Oaks was arrested…
34th Annual Four Oaks Acorn Festival Sept. 9
FOUR OAKS – The 34th Annual Four Oaks Festival is only days away. The town festival is a true celebration of community spirit, bringing together people of all ages to…
Motorcyclist Struck In Front Of Own Home
FOUR OAKS – The State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious two vehicle accident involving a motorcycle. The collision was reported at 2:31pm Friday in the 10000 block of US…
Habitual Felon Receives Lengthy Prison Sentence
SMITHFIELD – A convicted felon was sentenced to prison last week after a jury trial in Johnston County Superior Court. Richard Darnell James, age 46, was found guilty August 24…
HVAC Renovation Design Work Approved At Two Schools
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A $1,079,783 contract has been awarded to redesign the HVAC systems at Four Oaks Elementary and South Smithfield Elementary Schools. The Johnston County school board approved the…
Clayton Man Accused Of Stealing Credit Card From A Friend
BENSON – A Clayton man was arrested around 2:20am Monday, August 21 on felony charges. Michael Jason Singletary, age 41, of Lucy Court, was charged with two counts of financial…
