Kenly
JCPS Celebrates District’s National Board Certified Teachers
Johnston County Public Schools honored the hard work of the district’s National Board Certified Teachers during the March Johnston County Board of Education meeting. JCPS had 7 educators complete their…
Burglary Suspect Shot By Homeowner Linked To Second Break-In
SMITHFIELD – A 38 year-old man shot by a homeowner during a break-in Tuesday morning near Smithfield has now been linked to another break-in hours earlier in the same area.…
Report: $720 Million Needed For 6 New Schools, 6 Expansion Projects
School Bond Referendum Anticipated In November 2022 JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County School Board received a 2022 Growth Needs Update this month. The report says 6 new schools are…
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Amtrak Train
KENLY – A pedestrian was struck and killed by an Amtrak train Friday night in Johnston County. The incident was reported around 8:30pm approximately 100 feet from Egderton Street in…
Two New Assistant Principals Named
The Johnston County School Board approved a request by Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy to hire two new assistant principals. Damian Powell received a two-year contract as assistant principal at Choice…
School Board Chairman Todd Sutton Will Not Seek Reelection
Johnston County School Board Chairman Todd Sutton of Kenly announced Tuesday he will not seek reelection. Sutton’s current term is set to expire at the end of this year. In…
5 Suffer Serious Injuries In Two Vehicle Crash
KENLY – Kenly Police are investigating a two vehicle accident that sent five people to the hospital, all with serious injuries. Police Chief Josh Gibson said the t-bone accident was…
Car Overturns Near Kenly
KENLY – The State Highway Patrol is investigating a single car accident reported around 6:30pm Sunday outside of Kenly. The accident occurred in the 7800 block of Old Beulah Road.…
Family Escapes, Cat Dies In Mobile Home Fire
MICRO – The American Red Cross is assisting a Johnston County family after a failure within a porch light fixture sparked a fire Tuesday night that destroyed their home. Around…
Johnston County Murder Suspect Apprehended In Georgia
ZEBULON – A homicide suspect wanted by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has been captured. Clemente Hernandez-Mojica was arrested Saturday, December 11th in Gainesville, Georgia by the Gainesville Police Department.…
1 Killed, 1 Injured In Johnston County Shooting
ZEBULON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double shooting that left one person dead and another seriously wounded. Deputies responded to a 911 call around 5:20AM Friday…
Lamms Leave Major Donation To Wayne Community College
GOLDSBORO – The estate of Melda B. and William S. “Bill” Lamm has given Wayne Community College its largest unrestricted gift so far. The Lamms left a $1,059,177 bequest to…
