Four Oaks
Disabled Veteran Gets A New Roof
FOUR OAKS – A disabled Four Oaks veteran received a new roof. Employees with Meherrin Fertilizer Incorporated (MFI) in Four Oaks recently learned Andre Wright was in desperate need of…
Juvenile Linked To Armed Robbery Of Friend
FOUR OAKS – A juvenile suspect has been charged with robbing a friend at gunpoint. Around 12:30am, Saturday, July 9th, the 18 year-old victim said a friend came over to…
Crash Damages Holt Lake Bridge
FOUR OAKS – NC Department of Transportation crews made emergency repairs Monday to the Holt Lake Bridge on US Highway 301 after it was struck by a vehicle. The accident…
Six Injured In Three Vehicle Accident
FOUR OAKS – Six people were injured in a three vehicle accident Monday afternoon at the intersection of US 701 and NC 96 near Interstate 95. Multiple police, fire, and…
School Board Approves Personnel Contracts For Principals, Administrators
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public School Board approved the following recommendations from Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy at their June 14, 2022 regularly scheduled meeting: Principal – Two-Year Contract (July…
Smoke Alarm Alerts Occupant To House Fire
FOUR OAKS – The Johnston County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the cause of a fire Friday afternoon that damaged a home at 114 Smith Street in the Four Oaks…
Local Growers Awarded NC AgVentures Farm Grants
Seventy family farms in 46 counties have been named winners in a grant program aimed at supporting family farms. The competitive grant program (NC AgVentures) is administered by the NC…
Body Of Benson Murder Victim Located In Four Oaks
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office arrested a murder suspect today (Friday) after a body was discovered near Four Oaks. Around 10:30am, deputies were dispatched to 9399 Devils…
Boundless Printing Ribbon Cutting
FOUR OAKS – On Friday, May 20, the Benson Chamber officially welcomed Boundless Printing to the Chamber family at a ribbon cutting. Boundless Printing is located at 102 S. Main…
Johnston County Native Named ECPPS School Superintendent
ELIZABETH CITY – The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Board of Education announced the selection and election of Dr. Keith Parker as the next superintendent of the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools (ECPPS). Dr.…
Driver Cited For DWI In Rollover Accident
FOUR OAKS – The State Highway Patrol has cited a motorist on several charges including driving while impaired following a single vehicle accident May 25 at 7:36pm on Stewart Road…
Driver Cited In Crash With State Trooper
FOUR OAKS – A Four Oaks man has been cited for failure to yield following a two vehicle crash last week involving a state trooper. Both drivers were injured. On…
