Four Oaks
Dr. Kristina Benson Named JCPS Central Office Employee Of The Year
SMITHFIELD – Human Resources Director of Certified Personnel Dr. Kristina Benson was named JCPS 2022-23 Central Office Employee of the Year. A 19-year veteran with Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS),…
Water Distribution System Change From Johnston East To Johnston West
SMITHFIELD – On July 17, 2023 and July 24, 2023, Johnston County will convert portions of the water distribution system from the Johnston East zone to the Johnston West zone. This will…
Driver Airlifted From Serious Johnston County Car Crash
July 17, 2023 This story has been updated. Click here to read the latest story. — July 15, 2023 FOUR OAKS – Highway 210 near Four Oaks was closed for…
Overturned Smart Car Leads To DWI
SMITHFIELD – A Four Oaks man is facing charges after Smithfield Police located a Smart car overturned in a ditch. Around 8:32pm Thursday, officers were dispatched to a single vehicle…
Four Oaks Police Conduct Early Morning Search Warrant
FOUR OAKS – The Four Oaks Police Department. with the assistance of the Smithfield Police Department, conducted a search warrant early this morning (Monday) at 201 Temple Street, in the…
Suspected Dump Truck Thief Found Sitting In Ditch, JCSO Says
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County deputies made a quick arrest following the theft of a Ford dump truck and equipment trailer parked on Iris Road near Four Oaks. It was stolen…
Driver Involved In Earlier Crash Killed While Walking Across I-95
FOUR OAKS – A 30 year-old man was killed after being struck by a tractor trailer on Interstate 95, just south of Four Oaks. The victim had been involved in…
JoCo Tourism Authority Awards $150,000 In Capital Grants
New Digital Sales Manager, Promotions, and New Board Members SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Tourism Authority recently approved $150,000 in Tourism Capital Grant applications for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2024.…
$5 Million Match Approved For Workforce Development Center
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners voted June 19 to approve $5 million in matching funds to renovate the Magnolia Avenue School building into a workforce development center. “We are…
Items Stolen From US 301 Yard Sale Vendor
FOUR OAKS – A vendor at the US 301 Yard Sale was the victim of a theft. A Four Oaks woman told authorities she rented a space on Highway 301…
Suspect Arrested After Stolen Property Is Listed For Sale Online
KENLY – A Four Oaks man was arrested June 13 for possession of stolen property. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office charged Arron Scott Lowery, 44, of Hannah Creek Road with…
Store Employee Arrested For Embezzlement
SMITHFIELD – Police investigators charged a Smithfield store employee with embezzlement after funds were allegedly discovered missing from the business. On March 23, 2023, Smithfield Police launched an investigation into…
