Four Oaks
Pedestrian Killed Near Four Oaks
A pedestrian was struck and killed this morning (Thursday) near Four Oaks. The accident occurred on Old School Road about two miles from the Four Oaks city limits. The vehicle…
Letter To The Editor: EMS Takeover Leaves Many Unanswered Questions
By: D. Banks Wallace Johnston County EMS Advisory Committee Member After reading the article entitled, “County Commissioners Forcing Four Oaks EMS, 50-210 EMS Out of Business”, I felt it my…
County Commissioners Forcing Four Oaks EMS, 50-210 EMS Out Of Business
Closed Door Commission Meeting Held With No Public Notice Or Input EMS Chief: “The extra TLC we give to our community. We know it’s gone.” EMS Board Chair: “We did…
Both Drivers Charged In Head On Collision
FOUR OAKS – Charges have been filed against the drivers of two vehicles involved in a head-on collision Friday night in Johnston County. The 9:03pm accident occurred on Highway 701…
Return To School Plan Unanimously Approved
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education met for two hours Thursday night and unanimously approved Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy’s Return to School Plan. Dr. Bracy said upon learning of…
Four Oaks Wreck Injures One Person
A two vehicle accident injured one person this afternoon (Monday). The collision occurred shortly after 1:30pm on Highway 301 North of Four Oaks at the intersection of I-95 / US701. …
Ex-Employee Accused Of Embezzling From Two Businesses
FOUR OAKS – An arrest has been made following the alleged embezzlement of approximately $18,500 from two Four Oaks area businesses. On September 5th, Wade Braswell reported a former employee…
5 People Arrested During Narcotics Search Warrant
FOUR OAKS – Five Four Oaks area residents were arrested Saturday during a narcotics search warrant. Agents with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office narcotics division executed the warrant in the…
Ex-Employee Charged In 2016 Larceny From Four Oaks Business
FOUR OAKS – More than four years after Four Oaks Police obtained warrants against a suspect wanted for stealing money from the Four Oaks Restaurant, an arrest has been made.…
Update: Body Of 5 Year-Old Swept Away By Floodwaters Recovered
UPDATE 5:50PM Wednesday – The body of a missing 5 year-old girl was recovered this afternoon near the Neuse River. Click here for the updated story. JOHNSTON COUNTY – Torrential…
Five Sewage Spills Reported Totaling 142,000 Gallons
Tuesday afternoon, the Johnston County Public Utilities Department reported five separate sewage spills overnight due to excessive rainfall in portions of Johnston County. Rainwater infiltration into the wastewater collection system…
Town Of Four Oaks Receives $41,000 USDA Rural Business Development Grant
FOUR OAKS – The Trump Administration announced Wednesday that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $41,000 to study future development in Four Oaks. “This grant will help…
