Four Oaks
Runaway Teens Arrested After I-95 Chase Ends In Crash, Overnight Search
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Two runaway juveniles from Maine were arrested Tuesday, about 12 hours after a high-speed chase on Interstate 95 ended in a crash, an overnight manhunt and the…
Johnston County Deputies Seize Suspected Meth, Firearm In Four Oaks-Area Raid
FOUR OAKS — Johnston County Sheriff’s Office narcotics agents executed a search warrant Jan. 2 at a residence in the 500 block of Hannah Road near Four Oaks, uncovering suspected…
Suspect Makes First Court Appearance In Brutal Home Invasion Case
SMITHFIELD — A 39-year-old Wendell man accused of violently assaulting an elderly couple during a home invasion on Wednesday made his first court appearance Friday. Thomas Lee Wright is charged…
Elderly Couple Beaten During Violent Home Invasion In Johnston County
Crime Spree Ends in Arrest FOUR OAKS — An elderly Johnston County couple was seriously injured Wednesday after a man allegedly forced entry into their home and beat them during…
Quick Response Limits Damage In Four Oaks House Fire
FOUR OAKS — A prompt response by Four Oaks firefighters limited damage to a residence following a house fire Friday afternoon. The fire was reported shortly before 2 p.m. at…
Johnston County Deputies Arrest Juvenile In String Of Break-Ins
FOUR OAKS – A series of recent break-ins in the Four Oaks area has been solved following the arrest of a juvenile. Authorities say a 16-year-old suspect is believed to…
Man Arrested On Felony Warrant Dating Back To 2016
FOUR OAKS — A man wanted on a felony charge for nine years was taken into custody last week after authorities located him at a Four Oaks residence. Jesuse Guadalupe…
Chad Stewart Announces Candidacy For Johnston County Commissioner
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Chad Stewart, a former chairman of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners, filed Thursday for the District 3 seat on the Board of Commissioners. Stewart officially filed…
Personnel Actions Approved By Johnston County School Board
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education approved several personnel changes during its Dec. 9 meeting, acting on recommendations from Superintendent Dr. David Pearce. The board approved a three-year…
Nine JCPS Teachers Win Big With Johnston County Education Foundation Grants
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Education Foundation delivered grant checks to nine JCPS educators throughout the school district to be used for further enhancing their students’ learning environment. Founded…
Four Oaks Man Charged In Wayne County Meth Trafficking Investigation
GOLDSBORO — A Four Oaks man is facing multiple methamphetamine trafficking charges after a Wayne County drug investigation led authorities to identify him as a suspected supplier in the region.…
Hundreds of Packages Spill Onto I-95 After Truck Crash
FOUR OAKS — Hundreds of packages spilled across the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 early Monday morning after a delivery truck overturned and struck a median guardrail near Exit 90,…
