Four Oaks
Firefighters Respond To Report Of Tractor Trailer Fire
FOUR OAKS – Several units from the Four Oaks Fire Department responded to a report of a tractor trailer fire this afternoon (Monday) on the Interstate 95 southbound exit ramp…
Fire Damages Vacant Home
A vacant home was heavily damaged by flames Tuesday morning. A 911 call was received around 11:00am reporting the fire in the 800 block of Camelia Road, off Highway 301…
Eagle Scout Kristian Chandler Recognized
An Eagle Scout Ceremony was held on June 20th at Camp Tuscarora near Four Oaks for Eagle Scout Kristian Chandler from Boy Scout Troop 24 of Clayton. Throughout his Scouting…
United Community Bank Donates $10,000 To United Way
United Community Bank has announced gifts totaling $10,000 to four United Way chapters throughout the bank’s southeastern footprint. The donations, which will help United Way further its mission and assist…
Beginning Monday, County And Municipal Face Mask Requirements Will Vary
SMITHFIELD – Executive Order #147 from Governor Roy Cooper now requires face masks or face coverings in all public places in North Carolina. On Friday, Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell…
South Johnston’s Special 1974 Journey To Its First State Title
A Look Back To 1974 FOUR OAKS — An appropriately quaint letter, dated March 11, 1974, addressed to South Johnston High School athletic director Bruce Coats, spells out a unique…
Noise Complaints From Neighbors Not Enough To Stop Rock Quarry Expansion
FOUR OAKS – Johnston County Commissioners heard concerns from neighbors afraid added hours at an adjacent business will only create more noise pollution. It wasn’t enough to stop the majority…
Minor Injuries Reported In Crash On US 701
FOUR OAKS – Two drivers sustained minor injuries today (Tuesday) after a passenger car and SUV collided on Highway 701 South of Four Oaks near the intersection of Heath Road. …
United Community Bank Announces Plans To Begin Reopening Branch Lobbies
United Community Bank has announced they are reopening lobbies for select branch locations across their four-state footprint, effective this week. United closed its lobbies on March 24 in response to…
JCSO Needs Your Help Identifying These Suspects
Detectives with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) have released photos of two suspects wanted for questioning in connection with a recent vehicle break-in and credit card theft. On May…
COVID-19 Community Testing Event May 28th In Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS – CommWell Health and the Town of Four Oaks are partnering to offer anyone with symptoms or no symptoms COVID-19 drive-thru testing. Two kinds of tests for COVID-19:…
Two Vehicle Crash Injures 3 People
FOUR OAKS – Three people were transported to the hospital following a collision between a pickup truck and SUV. One of the three injuries was said to be serious. The…
