October 26, 2025
Kenly
KS Bank Welcomes Travis Bailey As Chief Administrative Officer, Executive VP
SMITHFIELD – KS Bank, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Travis B. Bailey to its Senior Executive Management team as the Chief Administrative Officer. In this role, Bailey…
Partnership Announces Fall Programs To Support Families And Prepare Children For School
Johnston County, NC – The Partnership for Children of Johnston County is excited to announce the release of its fall program schedule, offering a variety of free opportunities to help families…
Mother Learns Fate After Conviction For Sexually Assaulting Her Own Child
SMITHFIELD – A 35 year-old Kenly woman was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting her own child. Crystal Darlene Benson self-reported the crime to the Johnston County…
Suspect Charged In $3,000 Scrap Metal Theft
KENLY – A Johnston County man has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of thousands of dollars worth of scrap metal from a property on Pollock Road.…
Break-In Reported At Glendale Chapel Ballfield
KENLY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at the Glendale Chapel Ballfield on Glendale Road. On August 4, a citizen discovered the door to the concession…
Felon Caught With Stolen Car, JCSO Says
CLAYTON – A Jeep Wrangler stolen from a Kenly woman was recovered by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. David Zapata, age 45, of Apex, NC, was arrested by deputies on…
JCSO Narcotics Agents Arrest Kenly Woman
KENLY – A 26 year-old woman is accused of selling methamphetamine to an undercover officer during a controlled purchase. Ataya Amanda Altman of Whitley Drive, Kenly was arrested July 21.…
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…
