Four Oaks
Stolen Vehicle Not Connected To Fatal Hit And Run
SMITHFIELD – A stolen vehicle recovered by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is not linked to a fatal hit and run accident. Shortly after 5:00pm Friday, deputies stopped a stolen…
Pickup Collides With Fire Truck
FOUR OAKS – A fire truck was involved in a traffic accident while returning to the station following a call. The accident involved Four Oaks Volunteer Fire Department Engine One…
Rep. Nickel Announces Millions In Funding For Local Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13) has announced over $32 million in community project funding requests submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration in the Fiscal Year…
Catalytic Converter Stolen From Church Van
FOUR OAKS – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a catalytic converter from a church van. A member of the Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, at 9856 NC…
Man Injured In Lawn Tractor Mishap
FOUR OAKS – A 56 year-old man was injured in a lawn tractor accident. The incident was reported around 11:00am Saturday in the 9900 block of Highway 301 South, near…
South Johnston High Boiler Replacement Will Cost $740,000
FOUR OAKS – A $740,000 bid was awarded at the March 14 school board meeting to replace the boiler at South Johnston High School. According to a presentation by Brooks…
Deputies Arrest Check Fraud Suspect
FOUR OAKS – A Smithfield man is facing charges after he reportedly forged and cashed two checks. John Joseph Brinchek III, age 54, of the 2900 block of US 70…
South Johnston High Freshmen Learn The Art Of Debate
FOUR OAKS – Who doesn’t love a good debate? In various forms, debating has a long history, and can be traced back to the philosophical and political debates of Ancient…
Kenly Man Fled From Deputies In Stolen Car, JCSO Says
FOUR OAKS – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Kenly man with several violations after he reportedly fled from deputies in a stolen car. On March 26th, Smithfield…
Five Fire Departments Awarded Supplemental Funding
Johnston County Commissioners will provide additional funding to five fire departments that have an annual fire tax revenue income of $300,000 or less. The Blackman’s Crossroads, Bentonville, Bethany, Micro, and…
3 Four Oaks Residents Facing Drug Charges
FOUR OAKS – Three Four Oaks area residents were arrested by narcotics agents with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. On March 17, officers were conducting an investigation into illegal activity…
Officer Hospitalized Following Two County Pursuit
FOUR OAKS – One officer was hospitalized and several patrol cars were damaged during a high speed pursuit this morning (Thursday) through Johnston and Harnett counties. Just after 10:00am, Four…
