October 26, 2025
Kenly
Two Arrests Made In Convenience Store Robbery
KENLY – Two Kenly residents are behind bars accused of robbing a convenience store about two blocks from their home. Jaden Christian George, age 21, and Kyle Michael McAuliff, age…
Victim Hands Over Large Amount Of Money To Fraudster
KENLY – Countless times, online scam victims never see the person who swindled them. In a rare case, a Johnston County woman came face-to-face with the fraudster. The 71 year-old…
Report: Large Amount Of Cash Stolen During Break-In
KENLY – A Kenly-area resident says a large amount of money was stolen from his home during a break-in. The incident reportedly happened on February 23 in the Stancil’s Chapel…
Man Accused Of Trespassing, Assaulting Police Officers
SELMA – Three Selma police officers sustained minor injuries during the arrest of a trespassing suspect. Bobby Ray Pilkington, of S. College Avenue, Kenly is facing multiple charges stemming from…
Man Recently Released From Jail Rearrested
SELMA – Johnston County deputies recovered a stolen excavator, Friday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to suspicious activity in a wooded area the 1000 block of Bizzell Grove Church Road. Officers…
Local Author Releases Debut Book
SMITHFIELD – Jamelynn Johnson, a proud Kenly native and alumna of North Johnston High School, has announced the release of her debut book, “Lito and Lita.” Jamelynn, who excelled as…
Pedestrian Crash Claims Life Of 22 Year-Old Woman
KENLY – A pedestrian was struck and killed on Interstate 95 near Kenly. The accident happened around 9:30pm Friday. A Fayetteville couple and their special needs daughter had been traveling…
Victim’s Vehicle Struck By Thief’s Getaway Car, JCSO Says
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one of two suspects wanted for a brazen theft. Robert Manley Narron, age 35, of Bay Valley Road, Kenly was charged…
Sticker Shock: Commissioners Hear Concerns About 2025 Property Revaluation
Rural areas see highest average increases JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Commissioners heard from a number of resident on Monday who were concerned about the recent property revaluation. Revaluation letters…
Police: Man Arrested After Crashing Truck, Reporting Vehicle Stolen
SELMA – An out-of-state construction worker has been charged with filing a false police report. Luke Hnatkoich of Little River, SC was arrested December 19, a few hours after he…
Kenly Police Partner With Jason Knapp To Help Cancer Patients At Christmas
KENLY – The Kenly Police Department partnered with Jason Knapp, better known as The Kitchen Goat, in a heartfelt mission to support cancer patients during their most challenging times. Jason…
Vehicle Strikes Kenly Building
KENLY – A driver’s prosthetic foot slipped off his brake pedal onto the gas pedal and the pickup truck he was driving lurched forward, crashing into the front of the…
