Kenly
Update: Driver Killed In I-95 Tractor Trailer Crash
UPDATE 8:45PM: The State Highway Patrol has confirmed the driver of a tractor trailer involved in a single vehicle accident Wednesday morning died in the crash. The name of the…
NC Attorney General Candidate Tom Murry Visits Johnston County
KENLY – Tom Murry, Republican candidate for North Carolina Attorney General, spoke at the monthly meeting of the Johnston County Republican Party on Thursday August 3rd held at the American…
Orientation Dates Set For JCPS 2023-24 School Year
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The orientation dates and times are set for Johnston County Public Schools. Schools will hold student orientation at various times before the start of the 2023-2024 school…
Drug Trafficker Involved In I-95 High Speed Chase, Crash Sentenced To 35 Years In Prison
RALEIGH – A Wilson-based United Blood Nation gang member was sentenced Thursday to 35 years in prison followed by six years of supervised release. Nazeer Vick, 32, was convicted by a…
Reclaiming The Black Past: An Artifactual Journey
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Heritage Center is hosting a special Black History event this fall highlighting stories, places, and artifacts from Johnston County and beyond. “Reclaiming the Black Past:…
Reward Offered For Return Of Stolen Three-Wheelers
KENLY – A reward is being offered by the owner of 3 three-wheelers stolen from the Kenly area. The theft was reported July 16, 2023 to the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
Fun-Filled Family Event Saturday In Kenly: Summer Splash For Kids!
KENLY – The Kenly Police Department, in collaboration with the Town of Kenly and Kavin Dublin, is thrilled to announce the upcoming “Summer Splash for Kids” community event. Designed to…
National Night Out Tuesday, August 1st
SMITHFIELD – The Town of Smithfield will partner with over 17,000 communities from all across the country for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1st, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.…
Dr. Kristina Benson Named JCPS Central Office Employee Of The Year
SMITHFIELD – Human Resources Director of Certified Personnel Dr. Kristina Benson was named JCPS 2022-23 Central Office Employee of the Year. A 19-year veteran with Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS),…
Johnston County Man Buys Beach House Then Wins $100,000 On Drive Back
KENLY – On the same day Mark Stephenson of Kenly bought a Surf City beach house, he purchased a $20 scratch-off ticket and won a $100,000 prize. “We just closed on…
Police Discover Body While Searching For Missing Woman
KENLY – Kenly Police discovered a body while investigating the disappearance of a 50 year-old woman. Police aren’t saying if the cases are connected. Christel Page McGowan was last seen…
Summer Learning Week July 10-15
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Commissioners have proclaimed July 10-15, 2023 as Summer Learning Week. The proclamation was presented by Chuck Williams, a member of Read to Grow JoCo and its…
