Four Oaks

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…

Former Pastor Facing Additional Charges
The former pastor of a Four Oaks church was arrested on additional charges today. Stephen Arthur Morris was originally charged on July 5, 2019 for allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile…

3 Arrested During Four Oaks Narcotics Search Warrant
Three people were arrested following a narcotics search warrant at a Four Oaks area home. Following an undercover drug investigation, agents with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office executed the warrant…

Four Oaks Man Sentenced To 48 Months In Prison
RALEIGH – A Four Oaks man was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin, aiding and abetting. According…

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 Braswell says continued COVID-19 restrictions on…








