October 25, 2025
Four Oaks
Police Chief: Social Media Rumors Unfounded
FOUR OAKS – Four Oaks Police Chief Steven Anderson said reports of shots being fired into a crowd of spectators at a Civitan baseball game are unfounded. Friday night, police…
Two Vehicles Collide
FOUR OAKS – Two vehicles collided Sunday evening at the intersection of US 301 / US 701 / I-95 near Four Oaks. Four Oaks Police, Four Oaks Fire, and Johnston…
Multiple Shots Fired Into Four Oaks Area Home
FOUR OAKS – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at a Four Oaks area home. The incident was reported at 10:27pm Thursday, April 24 on Barnes Landing…
Johnston County Car Wreck Now Ruled A Homicide
FOUR OAKS – A car accident in Johnston County is now being investigated as a homicide. On Friday, February 21, 2025, at 3:38 am, a car accident with injuries was…
Suspect Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child
FOUR OAKS – A criminal investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of a suspect on eight felony charges. Ewin Oswaldo Contreras of the 7600…
Cleveland Wins Fourth Consecutive JCEI Tournament
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Easter Invitational was held April 12-15 at South Johnston High School. Cleveland High won the Championship game on April 15 by defeating Wake County…
Long Arm Of Law Catches Driver Months After High Speed Chase
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A driver wanted following a high speed chase in December was recently taken into custody. On December 16, 2024 around 10:06pm, a Johnston County deputy sheriff was…
Man Arrested During Four Oaks Traffic Stop Sentenced To 151 Months In Prison
NEW BERN – A Dunn, NC man was sentenced April 9 to more than 12 years (151 months) in prison for possession with the intent to distribute 40 grams or…
Thefts Reported At Johnston County Farm
BENTONVILLE – Two thefts a week apart at the same location are now under investigation. The owners of a farm facility on Harper House Road in the Bentonville community, south…
Head-On Collision Claims Life Of Elderly Driver
FOUR OAKS – An elderly driver died from injuries sustained in a head-on collision Sunday evening in the Bentonville community, south of Four Oaks. The accident was reported at 6:13pm…
AgFest 2025 Draws Thousands To Celebrate Agriculture And Education
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive was buzzing with energy as more than 2,000 high school students, advisors, exhibitors, and volunteers from across North Carolina and parts of…
Golden LEAF Board Awards $500,000 To Johnston Community College Foundation
GREENVILLE, NC – On Thursday, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded a total of $4.5 million in funding to support job creation and economic investment projects, workforce preparedness projects,…
