Four Oaks
Vandalism Reported At School, Church
Detectives with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office are investigating two vandalism incidents. On February 12, a priest at Saint Ann Catholic Church, at 4057 US Highway 70 Business West, Clayton,…
JCSO Arrests Benson Man For December Theft
FOUR OAKS – A Benson man is behind bars after his arrest on felony charges. Roger Alvester Geddie Jr., age 22, of S. Walton Drive, was arrested January 15, 2023…
Blackman’s Crossroads FD Could Be Forced To Close, According To Board Of Directors
County Says Department Is Not Meeting Minimum Response And Training Requirements; Fire Department Board Says That’s In The Past County Commissioner Wants Four Oaks Fire Department To Take Over Blackman’s…
Pair Arrested On Drug Charges
FOUR OAKS – Two women were arrested at their home on felony charges. On January 27, 2023, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office was requested to assist NC Probation & Parole…
ALE Joint Operation In Johnston County Yields 31 Arrests, 76 Charges
JOHNSTON COUNTY – On Friday, January 20, NC ALE coordinated a joint operation to address criminal activity in and around ABC permitted establishments in Johnston County. The Johnston County Sheriff’s…
Commissioners Authorize Abandonment Of Portion Of Dirt Road
NCDOT will make final decision on road abandonment SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Commissioners voted 6-to-1 to authorize the abandonment of a secondary dirt road. Three property owners on Old Olive…
Wrecked Car On I-95 Struck By Tractor Trailer
FOUR OAKS – One person was injured, Tuesday night, in a serious crash on Interstate 95 near Four Oaks. A 20 year-old Dunn woman was headed south toward home from…
Persons Of Interest Sought In Theft Case
FOUR OAKS – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny. The theft happened just before 2:00am Sunday, January 22nd in the 5100 block of Devil’s Racetrack Road. Investigators…
Johnston Community College Announces Fall 2022 Semester President’s, Dean’s Lists
JCC recognizes students for academic achievements last semester. President’s List The following students have been named to the fall semester President’s List at Johnston Community College. To be named to…
Ronnie Parker, Owner Of Ronnie’s Country Store, Dies At Age 70
FOUR OAKS – Ronnie Parker passed away Wednesday, January 4 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield following a brief battle with cancer. He was 70. Born October 1, 1952 in…
Victim Fires Shot During Car Break-In
The victim of a car break-in fired a gun to startle the suspect. It worked. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating four car break-ins a short distance apart Friday…
Accident Reported At Intersection Awaiting NCDOT Safety Upgrade
FOUR OAKS – No one was injured Friday afternoon in a two vehicle accident on US 701 South at Stewart Road near Four Oaks. Two adults and two children were…
