Kenly
North Johnston High Names Head Football Coach
KENLY – After an extensive and thorough search process, North Johnston High School has selected Kyle Schenk as their new Head Football Coach. Coach Schenk comes to North Johnston High…
Former Johnston County Police Chief Files Lawsuit Against Town
KENLY – Josh Gibson, the former chief of police in Kenly, has filed a civil lawsuit against the Town of Kenly. Gibson alleges he was never paid for overtime work.…
Kenly Community Recognizes Exceptional Contributors
KENLY – With the support from the Town Board, Mayor, and the Town Manager, the Kenly Police Department had the privilege of honoring and recognizing three remarkable individuals this holiday…
SUV Bursts Into Flames After Crash
KENLY – A two-vehicle accident caused one vehicle to burst into flames. It happened Saturday on Old Dam Road at Old Beulah Road near Kenly. The driver of a heavily…
Tim Little Files For Johnston County Commissioner
SMITHFIELD – Tim Little of Pine Level officially filed today (Thursday) for the District 6 seat on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners. Mr. Little was joined by his family…
Jury Acquits Former Deputy Sheriff Of All Criminal Charges From Fatal Traffic Accident
SMITHFIELD – A former Johnston County deputy sheriff was found not guilty Thursday afternoon on all criminal charges filed against him following a fatal traffic accident. Following a four-day jury…
Read To Grow JoCo Announces Second Annual Poster Contest Winners
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Read to Grow Johnston County held its second annual “Attendance Matters†poster contest in September to celebrate Attendance Awareness Month. Absenteeism in the first month of school…
2023 Municipal Election Results
Andy Moore Returns As Smithfield Mayor Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore will return for a new two year term after surviving a challenge from Town Councilman Marlon Lee, who was seeking…
Junior Livestock Sale Of Champions Sets Record For Second Consecutive Year
Money goes to scholarships and winners RALEIGH – For the second year in a row, junior winners in the N.C. State Fair livestock shows drew a record amount of money…
Little Announces Candidacy For Johnston County Commissioner
PINE LEVEL – Tim Little of Pine Level formally announced today (Monday) his candidacy for Johnston County Commissioner – District 6. He believes his background with the local fire service…
District Attorney: State Troopers Were Justified In Use Of Deadly Force
Suspect Arrested And Held Under $1 Million Bond KENLY – Johnston County District Attorney Susan Doyle has ruled three troopers with the NC Highway Patrol were justified in the use…
Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Murder And Sentenced To Life In Prison
SMITHFIELD – A violent habitual felon and registered sex offender has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Kenneth Wayne Lamm of Wilson, NC was found…
