Good morning to you Kenly! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Kenly property just changed hands on Highway 581
Also on today's calendar: OldSchool Ladies Group and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What's black, white, and blue? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.
- Wednesday: Increasing clouds, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wilson County deed transfers recorded week of April 27 to Ma... (wilsontimes.com) — Recent Wilson County property transfers include a deed involving an address on N.C. Highway 581 in Kenly, offering a glimpse at local real estate activity. The full list details dozens of residential and farm properties changing hands in Wilson, Elm City, Lucama, Sims, Stantonsburg, and nearby communities.

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Other local events
Tuesday May 12
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Powder Puff
North Johnston High
Kenly, NC 27542
6:00 pm
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Band Awards Banquet
North Johnston High
Cafe, Auditorium
6:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Senior Awards Ceremony (By Invitation Only)
North Johnston High
Kenly, NC 27542
6:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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OldSchool Ladies Group →
OldSchool Protection, 2444 Jr Rd, Kenly
2:30 pm
Sunday May 17
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Baccalaureate
North Johnston High
Kenly Missionary Baptist Church, 1730 NC-222, Kenly, NC 27542
6:30 pm
Tuesday May 19
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Spring Sports Awards
North Johnston High
Kenly, NC 27542
6:00 pm
Saturday June 6
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June Hands-on History: Object Investigations →
Tobacco Farm Life Museum, 709 N Church St, Kenly
11:00 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday May 12
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Board of Education Meeting
Johnston County Public Schools
2320 US Hwy 70 Bus E, Smithfield, NC 27577, USA
4:00 pm
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Senior Awards
Princeton High
Princeton, NC 27569
6:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
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Reading EOG
Smithfield Middle
1455 Buffalo Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577, USA
8:00 am
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Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting
Triangle East Chamber of Commerce
Triangle East Chamber
9:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Pilot Flying J posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Kenly. Apply here.
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Johnston County Schools posted a job opening for Custodian (12 month) in Princeton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kenly here.
🗞 Nearby News
Smithfield
Clayton
- 7 Awards Highlight Clayton's Success In Public Communication (jocoreport.com)
- Former Clayton High Principal To Lead Roanoke Rapids School District (jocoreport.com)
Ok Kenly! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sad zebra (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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