Four Oaks
ATV Thefts Under Investigation
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Authorities are investigating two cases involving the thefts of ATV’s. On Nov. 12, an employee at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site on Harper House Road south…
Firefighters Extinguish Car Fire
FOUR OAKS — No injuries were reported after a car caught fire Saturday night on Interstate 95 in Four Oaks. The blaze broke out near the 89-mile marker in the…
2025 Municipal Election Results
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Low voter turnout marked Tuesday’s 2025 municipal elections across Johnston County, but one of the night’s biggest surprises came in Smithfield, where longtime District 4 Councilman David…
Johnston County Community Foundation Awards Nearly $52,000 In Grants
The Johnston County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $51,740 in grants to 23 organizations supporting the local community. The board of advisors granted: “It is a…
Driver Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash
FOUR OAKS — A driver was hospitalized Monday night after a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 301 South near Parkertown Road. The collision occurred around 10:45 p.m. when a vehicle…
Local Flag Replacement Program Promotes Patriotism And Respect
CLAYTON – In a quiet but powerful show of patriotism, the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 71 has launched a unique flag replacement program that is making a…
Johnston Community College Launches New Fiber Optic Technician Program
FOUR OAKS – Johnston Community College, in collaboration with Corning Incorporated, one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramics, and optical physics, will introduce its new Fiber Optic Technician…
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…
