Kenly
Highway Patrol: Driver Ejected In Johnston County Collision
KENLY, N.C. — Two drivers were hospitalized Thursday morning following a three-vehicle collision near Kenly that resulted in one driver being ejected from his vehicle, according to the North Carolina…
Wilson Man Arrested Following Narcotics Investigation Incident
KENLY, N.C. — What began as an attempted narcotics arrest at a Johnston County truck stop quickly turned into a chaotic confrontation involving damaged law enforcement vehicles, a foot chase…
Johnston County Students Receive Awards At UMO
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – Several Johnston County students were recognized for their achievements at the University of Mount Olive’s Annual Awards Ceremony. Among those receiving awards were: Alicia Gachuz of…
Kitchen Goat Feeds Donation Helps Kenly Families Battling Cancer
KENLY, N.C. — Kitchen Goat Feeds was selected as the CBS 17 3 Degree Guarantee charity for March 2026, resulting in a $2,400 donation through the station’s weather-based community giving…
Former Kenly Manager Reaches Agreement With State Treasurer’s Office
SPRING LAKE, N.C. — Nearly four years after a highly-publicized dispute in the Town of Kenly led to the resignation of the town’s entire police department and the firing of…
DWI Stop In Smithfield Leads To Child Abuse Charge
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Kenly man faces multiple charges after police say he was driving while impaired with a child in his vehicle. Austin Layne Wheeler, 27, of Junior Road,…
Glendale Chapel Recreation Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Athletic Field
KENLY, N.C. – Glendale Chapel Recreation, at 1600 Glendale Road, celebrated the grand opening of its new multi-use field May 3, welcoming the community with four t-ball games on the…
Johnston County Deputies Arrest Kenly Man In Narcotics Investigation
KENLY, N.C. — A Kenly man was arrested Thursday afternoon after Johnston County Sheriff’s Office deputies executed a search warrant at a residence on Hoss Road following a monthlong narcotics…
US 301 Closed In Kenly After Accident
KENLY, N.C. — A crash involving a pickup truck pulling a utility trailer has shut down a portion of US 301 in the Kenly town limits. The accident occurred around…
Cause Determined In Kenly Mobile Home Fire
KENLY, N.C. – Fire officials say discarded smoking materials caused a mobile home fire last week in the Kenly area. Around 2:50 p.m. on April 22, crews from the Kenly,…
Search Warrant Nets Cocaine, Meth, Fentanyl At Kenly-Area Home, JCSO Says
KENLY, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Wednesday at a residence outside of Kenly following a month-long undercover narcotics investigation. Investigators said narcotics agents served…
Police: Drugs Found After Arrest On Outstanding Warrant
KENLY, N.C. – Kenly police officers conducting a routine patrol on April 14 arrested a Kenly man on an outstanding warrant and later charged him with a felony drug offense.…
