Kenly
Barn Destroyed In Fire; Cause Under Investigation
KENLY – Officials are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a barn Tuesday evening in northern Johnston County. The fire was reported in the 400 block of Old Route 22…
Southern National To Name Grandstands After Matt McCall
Two-time Thanksgiving Classic winner Matt McCall is one of the most successful drivers in Southern National Motorsports Park history, and his success and contributions will be solidified during the Thanksgiving…
One-Vote Mayoral Race Settled As Residency Challenge Withdrawn
KENLY – Keith Davis has officially been cleared to take office as Kenly’s next mayor following a razor-thin election and a contested residency challenge. The special-called meeting of the Johnston…
UPDATE: Two Teenagers Killed In High Speed Pursuit Identified
KENLY – A late-night high-speed chase through Wayne and Johnston counties ended in tragedy when a vehicle fleeing State Highway Patrol troopers crashed on a rural road near Kenly, killing…
North Johnston High School – First Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s List
North Johnston High SchoolFirst Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s ListDavid K. Allen, Principal Principal’s List: To qualify for the Principal’s List, students must earn all A’s in the standard curriculum,…
Deputies Assaulted While Arresting Burglary Suspect
KENLY — A Smithfield man who deputies say kicked officers during his arrest is facing multiple charges, including assault on law enforcement. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, the…
Fire Destroys Shed Behind Kenly Home
KENLY — The Johnston County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of an early morning fire that destroyed a shed behind a home. Fire crews were dispatched around 4:00…
Report: Deputy Finds Marijuana, Pills During NC 42 Traffic Stop
KENLY — A Johnston County deputy arrested a Garner man last week after a traffic stop led to the discovery of marijuana, prescription pills, and other drug-related items. According to…
Recount Confirms One-Vote Margin In Kenly Mayor’s Race As Residency Challenge Advances
KENLY – The Johnston County Board of Elections on Monday evening took up a series of decisions in the razor-thin and increasingly contentious race for mayor of Kenly — a…
Residency Challenge Filed After Two Ballots Change Kenly Mayor’s Race
KENLY – Every vote truly counted in the Town of Kenly’s mayoral election, where two provisional ballots changed the outcome on Friday and a formal protest now questions whether the…
2025 Municipal Election Results
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Low voter turnout marked Tuesday’s 2025 municipal elections across Johnston County, but one of the night’s biggest surprises came in Smithfield, where longtime District 4 Councilman David…
Sheriff’s Office Seeks SUV Driver After NC 42 East Break-In
KENLY — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in that occurred early Sunday morning at Collier’s General Store on NC 42 East, near Ollie Road. Deputies were called…
