Kenly
Occupant Escapes Burning Mobile Home
One person escaped from their burning mobile home Monday without injury. The fire was reported around 9:30am on Creech Road off Highway 42 East outside of Kenly. The Antioch, Bethany and…
Charges Filed In Deadly Crash
The State Highway Patrol has filed charges against a Selma man they said caused a deadly crash around 2:30pm Sunday on Highway 222 less than a mile from the Kenly…
NC 222 Crash Claims Life Of Kenly Woman
A Kenly woman was killed and her two children injured in a traffic collision Sunday afternoon around 2:30pm on Highway 222 less than a mile from the Kenly city limits.…
Troop 29 Eagle Scout Chadwick James Linton Jr.
On Sunday, November 24th an Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held at Trinity Church of God of Prophecy in Kenly for Eagle Scout Chadwick James Linton Jr. of Boy…
Wanted Person Arrested Following 100 MPH Chase
A man wanted on kidnapping and assault charges in Wilson County was arrested today (Monday) after leading Johnston County authorities on a 16-mile chase that reached speeds in excess of…
Former Insurance Agent Accused Of Fraudulently Receiving $74,000 In Claims
A former insurance agent has been indicted by a Johnston County Grand Jury on insurance fraud charges. Catherine Ann Davis, 63, of the 5200 block of Glendale Road, Kenly was…
Driver Injured In Highway 96 Crash
An 18 year-old driver was injured when the car she was operating ran off the roadway. The accident happened Wednesday at 1:57PM on Highway 96 South of Four Oaks near the…
New Exhibit About Rural Blacksmiths In NC Opens At Tobacco Farm Life Museum
The Tobacco Farm Life Museum in Kenly has announced the opening of the museum’s newest exhibit, Forged in Fire: Rural Blacksmiths, which was completed with support from the Mid West Tool…
2019 Johnston County Municipal Election Results
Roger Wood Wins Seat On Smithfield Town Council Former Smithfield Town Councilman Roger Wood won election Tuesday to a four year term. Wood will replace Councilman Emery Ashley who did…
ALE Agents Raid Kenly Business As Part Of Statewide Enforcement Operation
Over the weekend, ALE special agents arrested more than 200 individuals for alcohol, drug and firearm charges during a state-wide crackdown in partnership with local, state and federal agencies. Each…
Authorities Need Help Identifying These Two Men
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance identifying two men shown in these surveillance camera images. On October 4th, 2019 a woman was shopping inside the Dollar General…
Early Morning Fire Destroys Home
Local, state and federal authorities are jointly investigating a fire that destroyed an eastern Johnston County home. The fire was reported at 5:20AM Wednesday at 5377 Princeton-Kenly Road, Kenly, across…
