Four Oaks
Relative Charged In $275K Elder Fraud Case
SMITHFIELD – A 30-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with embezzling more than a quarter of a million dollars from her 87-year-old grandmother in a case authorities are calling…
No Injuries Reported In I-95 Crash Involving Semi And SUV
FOUR OAKS — A collision between a tractor-trailer and an SUV temporarily blocked a lane of Interstate 95 Tuesday afternoon, but no injuries were reported. The crash occurred around 3:00…
Tractor-Trailer Involved In Serious I-95 Crash
BENSON – A serious collision involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle on Interstate 95 remains under investigation by the State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. Monday,…
Untreated Wastewater Spill Reported Near Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS – A pipe failure in Johnston County’s wastewater system led to the release of approximately 4,000 gallons of untreated wastewater into a local waterway on September 30, county…
Homeowners Say They Were Scammed — Benson Man Arrested
FOUR OAKS – A home improvement project turned into frustration and financial loss for a Four Oaks couple — and now, a Benson man is facing charges for allegedly taking…
Major Four Oaks Pharmaceutical Project Canceled
FOUR OAKS — After weeks of speculation, a public annexation meeting, and mounting anticipation, a major pharmaceutical development that promised to transform Four Oaks has officially been canceled, according to…
New $40M JCC Advanced Manufacturing Training Center Opens In Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS — Johnston County is stepping into the future of workforce development with the grand opening of the new Advanced Manufacturing Training Facility in Four Oaks. Local, county, and…
Four Oaks Man Accused Of Scamming $1,000 From Victim In Deck Construction Deal
AYDEN, N.C. — A Four Oaks man is facing multiple charges after allegedly taking payment for a home renovation project in Pitt County and never completing the work. Ayden Police…
Four Oaks Man Charged With Felony Breaking & Entering
FOUR OAKS. — A Four Oaks resident has been arrested and charged in connection with a residential break-in and theft reported earlier this summer. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
Gary Sinise Foundation Builds New Home For Wounded Army Veteran
FOUR OAKS — The Gary Sinise Foundation is extending its mission of gratitude and service by building a specially adapted smart home for an Army veteran who sustained life-altering injuries…
Four Oaks Approves Annexation Of Site Eyed For Pharmaceutical Development
FOUR OAKS — Monday night, the Four Oaks Town Council unanimously approved the voluntary annexation of approximately 70 acres of land into the town’s corporate limits. The property is located…
School Board Approves Personnel Appointments
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education approved three personnel appointments during a specially called Personnel Meeting held on September 9. Acting on the recommendations of Superintendent Dr. David…
