Kenly
Donations Pour In For Clayton Firefighters Diagnosed With COVID
CLAYTON – The Clayton community is rallying around the Clayton Fire Department struggling with an outbreak of COVID-19. Seventeen of the 41 full-time firefighters on the department have confirmed cases.…
Two Hospitalized After House Fire In Selma
Two people were transported to the hospital after their home caught fire this morning (Thursday) in Selma. The fire also destroyed a car. The blaze was reported around 9:15am on…
Junior Women’s League Projects Address Food Insecurity In Johnston County
SMITHFIELD – The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) has seen months of hard work by its newest members come to fruition with the completion of two projects by its…
Additional COVID-19 Funds Disbursed To Johnston County For Public Health And Essential Services
NC Pandemic Recovery Office Disburses Additional $150 Million Of Federal Funds To 97 Counties RALEIGH – Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that an additional $150 million in federal funds provided…
Two Johnston County Roads To Be Repaved This Week
A busy route in Smithfield and one in Downtown Kenly will have overnight lane closures this week to allow an N.C. Department of Transportation contractor to repave the roadway. Fred…
North Johnston High School Class Of 2020
Johnston County Report congratulates North Johnston High School Class of 2020: Hector Manuel Aburto Rodriguez Jr. Richard Wayne Allen III Valeria Alvarez Coyt Hayli Teresa Kanileihua Appell Alyssa Yasmin Arellano-Villa…
Four Local Fireworks Displays Scheduled
The Fourth of July is a time for celebration across the country, and here in Johnston County – fireworks are a crowd favorite each year. With many area Independence Day…
Beginning Monday, County And Municipal Face Mask Requirements Will Vary
SMITHFIELD – Executive Order #147 from Governor Roy Cooper now requires face masks or face coverings in all public places in North Carolina. On Friday, Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell…
Report: Suspect Who Stole US Mail Threatened To Kill Deputies
A man allegedly caught by Johnston County deputies stealing US mail from rural mailboxes is facing numerous charges including threatening to kill the arresting officers. Around 7:30pm Thursday, June 18th,…
Amber Weaver Understands The Power Of Flowers
Flowers have the power to brighten a room, to uplift spirits, to adorn cakes, to show sympathy at funerals, to represent love at weddings, to celebrate special occasions, and the…
Kenly Town Manager Arrested
KENLY – Kenly Town Manager Michael Douglas has been released on an unsecured bond after his arrest. Douglas was charged with sexual battery for an incident that allegedly occurred on…
SBI Investigation Into Kenly PD Ends With No Criminal Charges, District Attorney Says
“Systemic Failure In Oversight And Supervision From Kenly Police” Johnston County District Attorney Susan Doyle announced today no criminal charges will be filed following a NC State Bureau of…
