Kenly
Child Dies At July 4th Gathering
KENLY – A July 4th gathering of family and friends at a Johnston County home ended with the tragic death of a child. It happened around 7:21pm Friday at a…
Tobacco Farm Life Museum Grand Reopening Is July 5
KENLY – The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is getting ready to open the doors to one of its newest sites — one that already has a…
Tractor Trailer Overturns, Driver Facing DWI Charge
KENLY – For the second time in three months, a tractor trailer overturned on the northbound side of Interstate 95 near Exit 107 in Kenly. The latest accident occurred around…
Four County Chase Ends Near Kenly
KENLY – A four county high speed chase along Interstate 95 ended in Johnston County, shortly after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday. Law enforcement officers began pursuing the driver of a blue…
Stranger Accused Of Stealing Dog, Assaulting Pet Sitter And Daughter
KENLY – Johnston County deputies were able to make a quick arrest in the theft of a canine. Lori Jackson Durham, age 50, was charged with felony larceny of a…
Arrest Made In Residential Break-In
KENLY – A 36 year-old Johnston County man was arrested at the scene of a break-in. On June 2 around 12:31pm, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglar…
Two Seriously Hurt In Single Car Crash
KENLY – Two people were injured in a single vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon. Emergency crews rushed to the scene of the accident on Princeton Kenly Road near Hoss Road around…
SUV Strikes Fire Hydrant And Utility Pole
KENLY – One person was transported to Wake Med following an accident, Thursday morning. The crash occurred around 7:00am on Beulahtown Road, just off NC 222 West. A black SUV…
Johnston County Students Receive Awards At UMO
MOUNT OLIVE – Three Johnston County students were recognized for their achievements at the University of Mount Olive’s Annual Awards Ceremony. Those receiving awards were: Latrisha Smith of Clayton received…
JCSO Conducts Drug Raid At Kenly Area Home
KENLY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Narcotics Division and STAR Team executed a narcotics search warrant at a Kenly area home. On April 30, agents executed the warrant…
Earl W. Worley Jr. Appointed To ICBA Housing Finance Committee, Advocating For Community Banks Nationwide
SMITHFIELD — The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) has announced Earl W. Worley, Jr., President/CEO of KS Bank was elected to serve on ICBA’s Housing Finance Committee. As the…
AgFest 2025 Draws Thousands To Celebrate Agriculture And Education
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive was buzzing with energy as more than 2,000 high school students, advisors, exhibitors, and volunteers from across North Carolina and parts of…
