Kenly
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…
Accident Seriously Injures Motorcyclist
KENLY – A motorcyclist was seriously injured Thursday afternoon in a traffic accident on Highway 42 at Creech Church Road. A 66 year-old man on the motorcycle was reportedly trying…
8 Day-Old Baby Dies After Being Attacked By Dog
KENLY – An 8 day-old baby died Wednesday after being attacked by a dog. Law enforcement authorities are still investigating the tragic death. Around 5:00am, Kenly Police and first responders…
88 Charges Issued During Traffic Checkpoint
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Police Department, assisted by several other law enforcement agencies, conducted a traffic checkpoint Saturday night, October 30th on W. Market Street (US 70 West) at M.…
2021 Municipal Election Results
Candidate Appears To Have Won Write In Campaign By 1 Vote JOHNSTON COUNTY – A very light voter turnout was reported across the county Tuesday for the 2021 municipal elections.…
Richard Braswell Announces Bid For County Commission Seat
Richard (Dickie) Braswell announced Thursday that he will file for the District 3 Commissioner seat being vacated by outgoing Chairman Chad Stewart on November 30, 2021. Mr. Braswell is a…
911 Radio Project Will Improve Public Safety
KENLY – Johnston County 911 and the Kenly Fire Department have partnered to improve public safety in the northern and northeastern sections of Johnston County. Johnston County 911 Director Brett…
