Five Fire Departments Awarded Supplemental Funding
Johnston County Commissioners will provide additional funding to five fire departments that have an annual fire tax revenue income of $300,000 or less.
The Blackman's...
Arrest Of Kenly Man Solves Three Crimes
JOHNSTON COUNTY - Sheriff's investigators have solved three separate crimes with the arrest of a Kenly man. Nathan Jon Weston Jr., of Old Route...
Two Hospitalized After House Fire In Selma
Two people were transported to the hospital after their home caught fire this morning (Thursday) in Selma. The fire also destroyed a car. The...
James Ayers Named New Kenly Police Chief
KENLY - The Town of Kenly has announced the hiring of James Ayers as chief of police.
Chief Ayers started his career in 1993 as...
Larceny Reported At Glendale Chapel Recreation
KENLY - Deputies are investigating a theft reported May 26 at Glendale Chapel Recreation, located at 1600 Glendale Road near Kenly.
On that date, someone...
UPDATE: Missing Truck Driver Died From Asphyxiation
UPDATE March 3: Kenly Police Chief James Ayers confirmed the victim died from asphyxiation. The 60 year-old truck driver was from Maine. Authorities...
Fire Destroys Kenly-Area Home
KENLY - A Kenly-area home was gutted by flames Friday afternoon. The Bethany, Micro and Kenly Fire Departments responded to a fire at 1209-C...
Rain Causes Accidents, Flooding
Heavy rain caused minor flooding problems Saturday in parts of Johnston County. A Flash Flood Warning was issued for several hours but was allowed...
Dr. Ben Williams Named New Interim School Superintendent
SMITHFIELD - Following a closed session this evening (Monday) to discuss personnel issues, the Johnston County School Board released a statement at the conculsion...
No Action Taken Following Emergency Town Council Meeting
UPDATE: The town council and mayor met in closed session Friday night. Elected officials made no public comment after the meeting ended. Another council...
