Kenly
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…
Kenly Crash Injures 3
Three people were injured in a two vehicle accident at 7:31pm last Thursday, Sept. 12th on Beulahtown Road near Old Route 22 about two miles outside of Kenly. According to…
NC SBI Conducting Criminal Investigation Of Kenly Police Department
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has been asked to investigate the Kenly Police Department. Kenly Town Manager Michael Douglas confirmed this afternoon (Wednesday) the SBI was asked Tuesday…
North Johnston Thunder 12U Wins Top Gun Tournament
The North Johnston Thunder 12U team based in Kenly won their first tournament bracket at the Top Gun tournament in Rocky Mount. The tournament was held September 7-8. By winning,…
