October 26, 2025
Kenly
Early Morning Fire Destroys Home
Local, state and federal authorities are jointly investigating a fire that destroyed an eastern Johnston County home. The fire was reported at 5:20AM Wednesday at 5377 Princeton-Kenly Road, Kenly, across…
Kenly Crash Injures 3
Three people were injured in a two vehicle accident at 7:31pm last Thursday, Sept. 12th on Beulahtown Road near Old Route 22 about two miles outside of Kenly. According to…
NC SBI Conducting Criminal Investigation Of Kenly Police Department
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has been asked to investigate the Kenly Police Department. Kenly Town Manager Michael Douglas confirmed this afternoon (Wednesday) the SBI was asked Tuesday…
North Johnston Thunder 12U Wins Top Gun Tournament
The North Johnston Thunder 12U team based in Kenly won their first tournament bracket at the Top Gun tournament in Rocky Mount. The tournament was held September 7-8. By winning,…
Burglar Steals Lottery Tickets, Cigarettes From Business
Authorities need your assistance identifying this burglary suspect. The suspect is wanted for breaking into Brewer’s Grill & Grocery at 11413 Highway 42 East in the Stancil’s Chapel community outside…
Homeowner Reports $10,000 In Cash Missing
A Kenly area resident says someone stole $10,000 from his home. The alleged theft occurred Sunday afternoon. The 62 year-old victim said he left his home, on Highway 222 West of…
Kenly Man Drowns At Atlantic Beach
A Kenly man drowned Tuesday after being caught in a rip current at Atlantic Beach. The Atlantic Beach Police Department said the incident happened at 1:45pm Tuesday near the 700…
Kenly Plans To Raze Dilapidated Community Center
Town Asks Johnston County For Financial Assistance A former school auditorium that had been used as a community center needs to be torn down and replaced, according to Kenly town…
Baby Delivered After Car Crash Dies
A baby delivered after being involved in a serious car crash with a suspected impaired driver has died. The two vehicle crash happened near Kenly last Tuesday, April 23rd at…
Driver Traveling 60 MPH In Reverse Says He Couldn’t Stop Car
A Smithfield man is facing charges after a car he was driving in reverse at an estimated 60 miles per hour slammed into an SUV on Highway 301 South in…
Pregnant Mother Undergoes Emergency C-Section After Being Hit By Impaired Driver
A young mother underwent an emergency cesarean section in the hospital after being involved in a serious car crash that troopers said was caused by an impaired driver. The wreck…
NJHS Students Give Strong Message On Safe Driving
Juniors and seniors at North Johnston High received a powerful message on distracted driving through a reenactment of a teen car accident. The school’s JoCo Teen Drivers chapter and Theatre…
