October 25, 2025
Kenly
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…
Kenly Man Busted For Drug Trafficking
KENLY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested a Kenly man during a search warrant. Christopher Dominique Pearce, age 34, of S. Alford Avenue, was arrested May 9.…
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…
Man Arrested For Possessing BB Rifle Outside Elementary School
KENLY – A 23 year-old man is accused of having a BB rifle in his possession while on the Glendale-Kenly Elementary School campus. Cameron Sanderson of Lee’s Chapel Church Road,…
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…
Tractor Trailer Burns On Interstate 95
KENLY – A northbound tractor trailer hauling clothing products for Target Stores burst into flames on Interstate 95, near Kenly, around 4:00am Friday. Two co-drivers were forced to quickly exit…
Break-In Reported At Kenly Business
KENLY – A break-in was reported March 28 at Stormin Norman’s Barbecue at 404 S. Church Street in the Kenly city limits. An employee discovered a storage container in the…
Kenly Police File Charges Against Two Suspects In Dollar Tree Robbery
KENLY – Kenly Police, with the assistance of the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, have filed charges against two suspects in connection with an armed robbery. Jaden Christian George, 22, of…
