Kenly
Estate Of Woman Killed In Wreck With Deputy To Be Paid $1.25 Million
Family Releases Statement Through Attorney The estate of woman killed in a traffic accident involving a Johnston County deputy will be paid $1,250,000. Johnston County Commissioners approved the wrongful death…
Filing Period Ends For Most Races; Deadline Extended 1 Week After No One Files For Mayor
The filing period for most municipal offices in Johnston County concluded at twelve noon Friday, July 16th with the exception of mayor in one local town. No one filed for…
Glendale-Kenly Elementary Principal Named
Kelly Holland was named the principal of Glendale-Kenly Elementary at the July Johnston County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, July 13. Holland has served Johnston County Public Schools as…
Barton College Announces 2021 Graduates
WILSON – Two hundred and forty-three Barton College undergraduate seniors and graduate students received diplomas on Saturday, May 8, during the school’s 119th annual commencement exercises. Participating in the ceremony…
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…
