October 26, 2025
Kenly
Kenly Native Publishes Her Uncle’s WWII Memoir
Mary Susan Heath, a native of Johnston County, has published a memoir about her uncle, military veteran Lehman (“Legs”) Johnson, Jr., entitled Legs Astride the World. Heath will be signing…
Theft Reported At Kenly Church
A church van at a Kenly church is temporarily out of service until repairs can be made. A member of the Kenly Missionary Church, located at 1730 Highway 222 West,…
Kenly Christmas Parade Canceled
The Kenly Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2020 Kenly Christmas on Main event will not be held this year. “Unfortunately due to COVID-19 concerns Kenly’s Christmas on Main…
Police Investigating Third Business Break-In
Smithfield Police are investigating a third business break-in reported on Monday. An employee at Las Brasas restaurant at 1219 S. Brightleaf Boulevard reported someone shattered a glass door and made…
Antioch Fire Department Breaks Ground For New Station
Members of the Antioch Fire Department broke ground Oct. 2nd for a new fire station. The department was started in 1961 by a group of volunteers at their current location…
Teens Linked To Smithfield Business Break-Ins
Two teenagers arrested during a traffic stop Friday morning have been linked to two Smithfield business break-ins that occurred a short time earlier. At 2:11am Friday, Smithfield Police responded to…
Suspect Found Hiding Inside Kenly Hotel After Two County Chase, Crash
A Wilson man who led law enforcement officers on a two county high speed chase that ended near Kenly is being held on multiple charges. Around 6:15pm Wednesday, the Nash…
Suspect Who Crashed Car During High Speed Chase Apprehended Following Manhunt
KENLY – A man who led deputies on a two county chase that ended with a violent collision on Interstate 95 in Kenly this evening (Wednesday) has been apprehended. It…
Former Kenly Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Assault
Surrenders Law Enforcement Certification A former Kenly police officer who was indicted for involuntary manslaughter in the death of a suspect he tasered at the conclusion of a high speed…
85 Year-Old Woman Unharmed After Burglar Kicks In Door
KENLY – An 85 year-old woman was awakened by a burglar allegedly kicking in the back door to her home. The frightening ordeal happened around 4:30am Sunday, Sept. 27th on…
Kenly Crash Under Investigation
The State Highway Patrol is investigating a weekend accident that sent several people to the hospital. It happened just before 9 p.m. Saturday on Highway 222 west of Kenly at…
Murder Suspect Arrested Near Kenly
Authorities have made an arrest following the discovery of a partially buried body in a wooded area in Sampson County. On Monday, the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office received a call…
