October 26, 2025
Four Oaks
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…
Nine Arrested In Narcotics Search Warrant In Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS — Nine individuals were arrested Wednesday morning following a narcotics search warrant executed by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) at a property on Parkertown Road, just outside…
Man Arrested After Alleged Assault On Date And Police Officer At Movie Theater
SMITHFIELD – What began as a date night at a local movie theater ended with a Johnston County man in handcuffs, facing assault charges — including one for allegedly striking…
Water Main Break Disrupts Service In Southern Johnston County
**UPDATE: The water main break has been repaired however a Boil Water Advisory is in place for 24 hours for customers who had no or low water pressure. JOHNSTON COUNTY…
Local Couple, Business Owners Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide
FOUR OAKS – A Four Oaks couple known for operating local Mexican restaurants in Sampson and Harnett counties were found dead Wednesday evening in what authorities are calling a murder-suicide.…
Major Pharmaceutical Plant May Be Headed To Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS — A major pharmaceutical company is reportedly in the final stages of selecting a site in the area—potentially marking one of the most significant economic developments in the…
Johnston Community College And Corning Collaborate On Fiber Optic Training Course
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College (JCC) has partnered with Corning Incorporated, a global leader in optical communications technology, to introduce an advanced Train-the-Trainer Fiber Optic Technician Course. This collaboration comes…
Man Charged After Buying Trailer With Fake “Movie Money”
FOUR OAKS – A Pembroke man is facing felony charges after allegedly using counterfeit “movie prop” cash to purchase a utility trailer earlier this year, according to the Johnston County…
Two-Vehicle Collision Causes Power Outage
FOUR OAKS – A T-bone collision at a rural Johnston County intersection Thursday night led to a power outage and sent two people to the hospital. The accident occurred shortly…
