Kenly
Nearly 500 Johnston County Children Take Part In Summer Reading Events
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Nearly 500 children participated in summer reading events held across Johnston County as part of an effort to keep young students reading while school is out. Read…
Kenly Police: $258,000 In Stolen Copper Found Inside Trailer
KENLY, N.C. – A cargo theft investigation led Kenly Police to a stolen semi-trailer and the recovery of approximately $258,000 worth of copper wire, according to Police Chief James Ayers.…
Seat Belt Stop Leads Kenly Police To Three Concealed Guns
KENLY, N.C. – A traffic stop for an alleged seat belt violation led Kenly Police to three concealed firearms, suspected drugs and the arrests of two Princeton men. The stop…
Kenly Woman Faces Felony Assault, Methamphetamine Charges
KENLY, N.C. – A Kenly woman wanted by Benson Police for allegedly striking and dragging a man with a vehicle was arrested Aug. 8, and deputies said they found nearly…
Smithfield Police Arrest Nursing Home Employee In Oxycodone Theft Case
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Johnston County nursing home employee has been charged after police say dozens of prescription oxycodone pills intended for residents were stolen. The investigation began around 4:27…
Two Kenly Residents Lose More Than $33,000 In Separate Scams
KENLY, N.C. — Two Kenly residents lost a combined $33,500 in separate scams reported just days apart, prompting another warning from the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office for residents to verify…
UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Fifteen local students planning careers in healthcare have received scholarships from the UNC Health Johnston Volunteers, continuing a long-standing tradition of supporting the next generation of medical…
Deputies Charge Smithfield Man In Armed Robbery
SELMA, N.C. — A Smithfield man has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a Kenly man who investigators say was lured from a motel to a home…
Tobacco Farm Life Museum To Host Exhibit, Program To Honor 90th Anniversary Of The Green Book
KENLY, N.C. – A traveling exhibit and virtual program that commemorate the 90th anniversary of the publication of the “Negro Motorist Green Book” are being showcased at a local museum.…
State Audit: Johnston County Has 10 Former Landfill Sites On DEQ Watch List
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A new state audit has identified 10 former landfill sites in Johnston County that are part of North Carolina’s Pre-Regulatory Landfill Program, including one in Four Oaks…
One Killed, One Critically Hurt In Johnston County Interstate Crash
KENLY, N.C. — A passenger was killed and the driver suffered critical injuries after a crane truck overturned on Interstate 95 in Johnston County Tuesday afternoon. The crash was reported…
Johnston County Author Celebrates America’s 250th With New Children’s Book
KENLY, N.C. — A Johnston County native is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with the release of the latest installment in his popular children’s book series. Justin Williams Pope, a Kenly…
