Kenly Woman Killed In Single Car Crash
The State Highway Patrol has released the name of a driver killed Tuesday night in a single car crash in Johnston County. Troopers said...
Kenly Native Publishes Her Uncle’s WWII Memoir
Mary Susan Heath, a native of Johnston County, has published a memoir about her uncle, military veteran Lehman (“Legs”) Johnson, Jr., entitled Legs Astride...
Theft Reported At Kenly Church
A church van at a Kenly church is temporarily out of service until repairs can be made. A member of the Kenly Missionary Church,...
Kenly Christmas Parade Canceled
The Kenly Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2020 Kenly Christmas on Main event will not be held this year.
"Unfortunately due to COVID-19...
Police Investigating Third Business Break-In
Smithfield Police are investigating a third business break-in reported on Monday. An employee at Las Brasas restaurant at 1219 S. Brightleaf Boulevard reported someone...
Antioch Fire Department Breaks Ground For New Station
Members of the Antioch Fire Department broke ground Oct. 2nd for a new fire station. The department was started in 1961 by a group...
Teens Linked To Smithfield Business Break-Ins
Two teenagers arrested during a traffic stop Friday morning have been linked to two Smithfield business break-ins that occurred a short time earlier.
At 2:11am...
Suspect Found Hiding Inside Kenly Hotel After Two County Chase, Crash
A Wilson man who led law enforcement officers on a two county high speed chase that ended near Kenly is being held on multiple...
Suspect Who Crashed Car During High Speed Chase Apprehended Following Manhunt
KENLY - A man who led deputies on a two county chase that ended with a violent collision on Interstate 95 in Kenly this...
Former Kenly Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Assault
Surrenders Law Enforcement Certification
A former Kenly police officer who was indicted for involuntary manslaughter in the death of a suspect he tasered at...