Kenly

New Power Substation Will Be Built In Kenly Area
Duke Energy will construct a new power substation near Kenly. The company purchased an 8.8 acre tract of land on Cummins Drive in Kenly in 1986 and will use about…

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 Abednego Road. A passing motorist called…

Higher Fire Tax Rates Proposed In 9 Communities
Residents in nine of the 27 fire districts in Johnston County could be paying higher fire taxes beginning July 1st. Nine fire departments are requesting an increase in the fire…

Johnston County Students Receive Awards At University Of Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE – Two Johnston County students recently received awards at the University of Mount Olive. Courtney Galloway of Kenly received the Human Resource Management Student of the Year. Galloway…

Driver Airlifted From Scene Of Serious Crash
KENLY – A serious two vehicle crash this afternoon (Tuesday) briefly shut down Highway 222 at Glendale Road. A car reportedly failed to yield for a stop sign at the…

2020-21 Cheerleading Invitational Scholarships And Results
GRAHAM, NC – The 2020-21 NCHSAA Cheerleading Invitational was held Saturday, May 22 at Southern Alamance High School with teams competing across multiple divisions showcasing a total of 65 performances.…

Deputy Injured During High Speed Chase
A Johnston County deputy sheriff was hospitalized Tuesday night with minor injuries following a high speed car chase. It started around 9:15pm on Highway 301 between Kenly and Micro. The…

JCPS Board Asks Commissioners For 11 Percent Budget Increase
Wants To Keep Projected $20 Million Fund Balance Asks Commissioners For Separate $3.6 Million Performance Bonus 1250 Fewer Students Expected Next School Year SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public School…

First Year JCPS Teachers Honored
Johnston County Public Schools named Ally Edwards as the district’s Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year at a virtual ceremony held recently. Edwards, a 2016 graduate of Corinth Holders…

No Injuries In Deputy-Involved Accident
KENLY – A patrol car and SUV had to be towed from the scene of a two vehicle collision this afternoon (Wednesday) in northeastern Johnston County. The 3:40pm crash occurred…

NC 222 Near Johnston-Wayne County Line Closing For Two Weeks
A section of NC Highway 222 near the Johnston-Wayne County line will close Wednesday morning, May 5th, weather permitting, to replace a crossline pipe that is failing underneath the roadway.…

Commissioners Approve $36 Million General Obligation Bond From 2018 School Referendum
Funds Will Help Pay For New Thanksgiving Elementary School , JCC Engineering Building Johnston County Commissioners adopted a resolution April 19th approving the sale of $36 million in General Obligation…







