Habitual Felon Receives Lengthy Prison Sentence
SMITHFIELD - A convicted felon was sentenced to prison last week after a jury trial in Johnston County Superior Court.
Richard Darnell James, age 46,...
Manufacturer Will Invest $40 Million In Johnston County Plant
FOUR OAKS - Wisconsin-based Scot Industries Inc., a leading North American supplier of specialty tubing products, plans to invest at least $40 million...
Johnston County Brothers Win $10 Million Lottery Prize
For years as a house painter, Joseph Keefer of Four Oaks said he dreamed of one day having enough money to buy and sell...
Operation Lone Ranger Leads To More Than 90 Charges
Smithfield Police announced Thursday the culmination of an undercover drug investigation dubbed Operation Lone Ranger. The operation targeted street level drug sales of cocaine,...
COVID-19 Restrictions Force Closure Of Popular Grill
FOUR OAKS - The owner of Holt Lake Gas and Grill announced today the closure of all food service operations in their grill. Tony...
Arrests Made Following Five Month Narcotics Investigation
FOUR OAKS - A five month undercover investigation by detectives with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division led to the execution of a...
Suspects Wanted In Rash Of Convenience Store Break-Ins
1 of 3 suspects apprehended
The Johnston County Sheriff's Office has arrested one of three suspects they say is responsible for a rash of convenience...
High Speed Car Chase Ends In Farm Field
Bond has been set at $100,000 for a man who reportedly led police on a high speed chase. Around 1:10pm Wednesday, Four Oaks Police...
Motorists OK After Vehicles Strike Tree In Roadway
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued Wednesday evening as strong storms accompanied by gusty winds moved through Johnston County. The National Weather Service said...
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...