Four Oaks

Mother, Two Children Injured In House Fire
BENSON – A mother and two young children were injured in a house fire Tuesday morning. The fire was reported at 3:08am at 720 Woodall Dairy Road near Benson. Fire…

Cooper Thomas Receives Eagle Scout, Good Citizenship Award
FOUR OAKS – Cooper Thomas was presented with the Marine Corps League Good Citizenship Award during his Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony April 3 by Detachment Commandant Bob Long…

Autopsy: Murder Victim Sustained 83 Knife Wounds
Warning: This story contains details some readers may find disturbing FOUR OAKS – An elderly Johnston County murder victim sustained 83 wounds to his body while trying to fend off…

Two Injured When Three Pickups Collide
FOUR OAKS – Two drivers were injured when three pickup trucks collided Saturday at 2:05pm on US Highway 701 South at Strickland’s Crossroads Road. According to the State Highway Patrol,…

JCPS Celebrates District’s National Board Certified Teachers
Johnston County Public Schools honored the hard work of the district’s National Board Certified Teachers during the March Johnston County Board of Education meeting. JCPS had 7 educators complete their…

Commercial Turkey Flock In Johnston County Tests Positive For High Path Avian Influenza
32,100 turkeys euthanized at Johnston County farm FOUR OAKS – A commercial turkey operation in the Bentonville community in southern Johnston County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza.…

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…








