Four Oaks

Report: $720 Million Needed For 6 New Schools, 6 Expansion Projects
School Bond Referendum Anticipated In November 2022 JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County School Board received a 2022 Growth Needs Update this month. The report says 6 new schools are…

Semifinalists For 2022 JCPS Teacher Of The Year Award Announced
The Triangle East Chamber of Commerce announced the 20 semifinalists for the Flame for Learning Award. Because of the importance of teachers in developing and educating children, the Triangle East…

Accident Claims One Life On Interstate 95
FOUR OAKS – One person died in a single vehicle accident on Interstate 95 in Johnston County. The wreck was reported around 5:30am Sunday near the 91 mile marker just…

Four Oaks Man Critically Injured In I-95 Collision
BENSON – A Four Oaks man was critically injured, and two others were seriously hurt, in a three vehicle accident Tuesday morning on Interstate 95 in Benson. The 12:36am crash…

Collision Involving State Vehicle Injures 4
FOUR OAKS – A collision Monday morning sent four people to the hospital. The accident occurred around 10:00am on US Highway 701, just south of Oak Forest Road. The State…

SJHS Student Appointed To State Superintendent Student Advisory Council
By: Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist SMITHFIELD – Reagan Williford is a shining star of Johnston County Public Schools. Born and raised in the small township of Meadow, Reagan comes…

Fire Destroys Four Oaks Area Home
FOUR OAKS – A Sunday afternoon fire destroyed a home outside of Four Oaks. Around 3:30pm, the Johnston County 911 Center received several calls reporting a fire at a two…

Two Arrested After Car Slams Into Motor Grader Clearing I-95
Second Accident Involving Motor Grader On I-95 in Johnston County FOUR OAKS – The State Highway Patrol arrested the driver and passenger of a car that slammed into a motor…

FFA Teams Recognized By Board Of Education
By: Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist SMITHFIELD – Students from Cleveland High, Corinth Holders High, and South Johnston High FFA chapters were recognized at the Johnston County Board of Education…

Fire Destroys Vacant Home
FOUR OAKS – An early morning fire destroyed a vacant home near Four Oaks. The blaze was reported at 12:07am Monday in the 1200 block of US Highway 701 South,…

Johnston County Couple “Still Haven’t Wiped The Smiles Off Our Faces” After $200,000 win
FOUR OAKS – Betty Brantley of Four Oaks said she told her husband that he forgot to buy her a scratch-off ticket as he was about to leave the gas…

Dump Truck And SUV Collide
FOUR OAKS – A dump truck and SUV collided Wednesday afternoon on US Highway 701 South at Strickland’s Crossroads Road. The head-on collision was reported at 2:50pm. Two people were…








