Four Oaks
Authorities Probe Back-To-Back Convenience Store Break-Ins
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Law enforcement agencies are investigating two convenience store break-ins reported about 30 minutes apart early Thursday morning in the Four Oaks and Smithfield areas. The first incident…
Advanced Tech Training Center Opens To Attract Industries, Jobs
By Emily Weaver Daily Record of Dunn A new day dawned in Harnett County Friday as leaders gathered to officially open an advanced workforce training center envisioned to bring high-paying,…
Late-Night Shooting Leaves Man Hospitalized
FOUR OAKS — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight shooting that left a man hospitalized Monday night. Deputies responded around 8:55 p.m. to a report of gunfire…
Two Restaurant Break-Ins Under Investigation
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Authorities are investigating whether two restaurant break-ins discovered early Thursday morning are connected. The incidents were reported at the Hwy 55 located at 5805 U.S. Highway 301…
Tractor Trailer Crashes Into Guardrail, Trees Along I-95
FOUR OAKS — A tractor trailer crashed on Interstate 95 in Johnston County Saturday, causing traffic delays and partially closing the northbound lanes. The accident occurred shortly before noon on…
Deputies Charge Four Oaks Man With Injury To Property
FOUR OAKS — A Four Oaks man has been charged after authorities say he damaged the front door of a local convenience store. Jason David Wiggins, 53, was arrested Jan.…
Police Searching For Missing Phone Arrest Woman On Drug Charges
FOUR OAKS — A search for a cellphone reported stolen in Harnett County led Four Oaks police to a local motel, where officers instead uncovered suspected narcotics and made a…
Selma Police Complete Investigation Into Incident Where Woman Was Dragged 1,300 Feet
SELMA — Selma Police announced today (Thursday) they have completed their investigation into an incident in which a woman lying in a snow-covered street was struck and dragged by a…
Johnston Community College Sets New Enrollment Record
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College continues its upward enrollment trend, opening the fall semester with the largest curriculum student population in the College’s history. On the first day of spring…
Crews Contain Trackside Fires
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Several small fires were reported Friday morning along railroad tracks in Johnston County, prompting responses from multiple fire departments. The fires were reported around 7 a.m. along…
Woman Charged With Threatening Court Official
SMITHFIELD — A Four Oaks woman was charged with a felony after authorities said she threatened a Johnston County magistrate while being processed at the county detention center. Ashley Brooke…
Drunk Driver Arrested At EMS Station
FOUR OAKS — A Virginia man was arrested Saturday morning after deputies said he pulled his vehicle into the parking lot of a Johnston County EMS station while impaired. Kevin…
