Four Oaks
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…
Four Oaks Seed Farm Keeps Things Buzzing At UMO
MOUNT OLIVE – For centuries, humans have harnessed the power of bees for their honey, as well as for pollinating crops and commodities. In recent years, however, bee populations have experienced…
Hospital Volunteers Award Scholarships
UNC Health Johnston’s hospital volunteers have awarded scholarships of $1,000 apiece to 11 students headed into health care careers. A scholarship committee handed out the checks and certificates during a…
Johnston Community College Announces Spring 2023 Semester President’s, Dean’s Lists
JCC recognizes students for their academic achievements President’s List The following students have been named to the Spring 2023 semester President’s List at Johnston Community College. To be on the…
Cars Collided At US 301 Intersection
FOUR OAKS – The State Highway Patrol is investigating a two car accident. The collision was reported shortly after 4:00pm today (Friday) on US 301 South at Parkertown Road. A…
