Four Oaks

Winds Hamper Firefighters Battling House Fire
Strong winds hampered firefighting efforts this morning at a house fire near Four Oaks. Shortly before 2:00am today (Tuesday), the Four Oaks, Blackman’s Crossroads and Strickland’s Crossroads Fire Departments responded…

Spring Into History With PATH
Bentonville Battlefield Highlighted In 2021 PATH Program Songbirds and sunshine return as spring is here! It’s time to get outside and take part in Parks and Trails for Health (PATH),…

JWL Presents $12,000 Grant To Partnership For Children
On Thursday, March 4th, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield presented a Community Impact Grant award to Partnership for Children of Johnston County for $12,000. Funds were raised during JWL’s…

Woman Shot By Child On Interstate 95
FOUR OAKS – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting this afternoon (Thursday) on Interstate 95 near Four Oaks. It happened around 1:35pm. The driver pulled over at…

Highway 701 Reopens Following Collision
FOUR OAKS – Highway 701 South has reopened following a serious two vehicle collision. The 4:05pm Saturday crash occurred on Highway 701 South at Strickland’s Crossroads Road. A white passenger…

Deputies Need Help Identifying Indecent Exposure Suspect
FOUR OAKS – Do you recognize the man in these surveillance camera images? The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for public assistance to identify the individual who allegedly exposed…

Crews Contain 3 Acre Grass Fire
Several departments battled a three acre grass and brush fire Monday afternoon that endangered four structures. The 2:20pm fire was reported on Faith Church Road south of Four Oaks. The…

Stolen Car Crashes During Chase
A stolen car was involved in a brief high speed chase this afternoon (Tuesday) on Interstate 95 in Johnston County. Around 2:00pm, a Johnston County Sheriff’s Office SAFE Team deputy…

Interstate 95 Reopens Following Multi-Car Crash
A section of Interstate 95 in Johnston County was briefly shut down this morning (Wednesday) following a multi-vehicle accident. The collision occurred just north of the Keen Road Exit near…

Johnston County, Four Oaks Awarded Coronavirus Grants
Coronavirus Grants Awarded to 34 Communities$26.8 million in aid to rural North Carolina in COVID-19 response RALEIGH – Nearly $27 million in grants has been awarded to 34 municipal and…

CD 4 CD In Works To Help Injured Firefighter
Raffle and Boston butt sale planned to raise money for medical expenses A Johnston County community is rallying together to help one of its own. Community Days for Cecil Dale,…

Shoplifting Suspect Used Stolen Identity
A Harnett County man reportedly gave officers a stolen identity after being arrested for shoplifting. At 1:49pm Saturday, Feb. 13th, deputies responded to a shoplifting call at Wal-Mart at 5141…








