Kenly
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 concerns Kenly’s Christmas on Main…
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 shattered a glass door and made…
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 of volunteers at their current location…
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 Friday, Smithfield Police responded to…
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 charges. Around 6:15pm Wednesday, the Nash…
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 evening (Wednesday) has been apprehended. It…
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 the conclusion of a high speed…
85 Year-Old Woman Unharmed After Burglar Kicks In Door
KENLY – An 85 year-old woman was awakened by a burglar allegedly kicking in the back door to her home. The frightening ordeal happened around 4:30am Sunday, Sept. 27th on…
Kenly Crash Under Investigation
The State Highway Patrol is investigating a weekend accident that sent several people to the hospital. It happened just before 9 p.m. Saturday on Highway 222 west of Kenly at…
Murder Suspect Arrested Near Kenly
Authorities have made an arrest following the discovery of a partially buried body in a wooded area in Sampson County. On Monday, the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office received a call…
Catalytic Converter Stolen From Church Van
KENLY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft at a Kenly area church. It was discovered Sept. 11th at Sylvia Chapel Missionary Baptist Church on Highway 222…
Man Charged With Damaging Family Cemetery
A motorist stuck in a ditch has been charged with causing an estimated $1,000 in damage to a family cemetery. On August 20th, authorities said Bobby Ray Pilkington, 33, of…
