November 16, 2025
Kenly
North Johnston High School – First Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s List
North Johnston High SchoolFirst Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s ListDavid K. Allen, Principal Principal’s List: To qualify for the Principal’s List, students must earn all A’s in the standard curriculum,…
Deputies Assaulted While Arresting Burglary Suspect
KENLY — A Smithfield man who deputies say kicked officers during his arrest is facing multiple charges, including assault on law enforcement. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, the…
Fire Destroys Shed Behind Kenly Home
KENLY — The Johnston County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of an early morning fire that destroyed a shed behind a home. Fire crews were dispatched around 4:00…
Report: Deputy Finds Marijuana, Pills During NC 42 Traffic Stop
KENLY — A Johnston County deputy arrested a Garner man last week after a traffic stop led to the discovery of marijuana, prescription pills, and other drug-related items. According to…
Recount Confirms One-Vote Margin In Kenly Mayor’s Race As Residency Challenge Advances
KENLY – The Johnston County Board of Elections on Monday evening took up a series of decisions in the razor-thin and increasingly contentious race for mayor of Kenly — a…
Residency Challenge Filed After Two Ballots Change Kenly Mayor’s Race
KENLY – Every vote truly counted in the Town of Kenly’s mayoral election, where two provisional ballots changed the outcome on Friday and a formal protest now questions whether the…
KS Bank Hosts Annual “Kindness Shines Brightly” Food Drive
KS Bank is hosting their annual “Kindness Shines Brightly” food drive benefitting local organizations across their market. The food drive runs from November 3rd through November 21st and will benefit…
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…
Tobacco Farm Life Museum Hosts Harvest Festival Nov. 8
KENLY—The Tobacco Farm Life Museum, part of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, is hosting a Harvest Festival Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
Sheriff’s Office Seeks SUV Driver After NC 42 East Break-In
KENLY — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in that occurred early Sunday morning at Collier’s General Store on NC 42 East, near Ollie Road. Deputies were called…
Smithfield-Selma High Receives Prestigious Recognition At Unified Basketball Game
SMITHFIELD – This year’s annual Unified basketball game at Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) was full of excitement, not only to watch the SSS Spartans compete with the North Johnston High…
Johnston County Woman Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize — First Thought: Her Mom
KENLY – Schuprell Hinnant of Kenly first thought of her mother after winning a $100,000 lottery prize. “I called my mom and said, ‘I think I won,’” Hinnant said. “She…
