Kenly
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…
Kenly Police And Kenly Area Ministries Join Forces To Support Children During Summer Break
KENLY – In North Carolina, one in four children doesn’t know where their next meal is coming from. That number is a real concern in the summer months when kids…
Charges Filed In Crash That Killed Selma Motorcyclist
KENLY – The State Highway Patrol has released the name of a Selma man who was killed in an early-morning collision between his motorcycle and passenger car. It happened at…
WCC Announces Spring 2023 President’s & Dean’s Lists
Wayne Community College has honored 270 students for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2023 semester. The college recognizes the students named below as having earned a place on its…
Kenly Police Hosting HAPPY Meal With A Cop
KENLY – Kenly Police are holding a special community event on Saturday, June 24th. It’s called HAPPY Meal with a Cop. Police Chief James Ayers says it is all part…
Kenly PD Returns To 24 Hour Police Service
Police Chief Commends Sheriff’s Office, Highway Patrol For Support KENLY – Kenly Police Chief James Ayers says the Kenly Police Department is once again offering round-the-clock police service for its…
JoCo Tourism Authority Awards $150,000 In Capital Grants
New Digital Sales Manager, Promotions, and New Board Members SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Tourism Authority recently approved $150,000 in Tourism Capital Grant applications for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2024.…
