Clayton
Scam Caller Posing As Deputy Costs Clayton Couple Thousands
CLAYTON — A Clayton couple lost $11,700 after falling victim to a jury duty scam involving a caller impersonating a Johnston County sheriff’s deputy. The incident was reported after the…
Library Welcomes All Fiber Artists To The Table
CLAYTON – Hocutt Ellington Memorial Library is opening a new chapter for one of its most cherished programs. What began a little more than a decade ago as Knit Night…
Demonstration Planned In Clayton As Part Of National Day Of Protests
CLAYTON, N.C. — A rally is planned Saturday, March 28 in downtown Clayton as part of a nationwide day of demonstrations, reflecting ongoing political divisions across the country. Indivisible Johnston…
Cleveland FFA Chapter Wins State Agricultural Sales Competition
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – The Cleveland High School FFA Chapter earned first place in the North Carolina FFA Association Agricultural Sales Senior Division Career Development Event on March 11, 2026,…
Clayton Library Makes Family History Easier To Explore
CLAYTON, NC – Every family has a story, and the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library now makes uncovering those stories easier. The library’s new obituary index allows researchers to search local death…
Community Rallies Around Smithfield Councilman Facing Double Transplant
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Friends, co-workers and community members are coming together to support Smithfield Town Council member Roger Wood as he prepares for a life-saving double transplant. Wood is expected…
No Data Compromised In Clayton Network Incident, Officials Say
CLAYTON, NC – The Town of Clayton is investigating suspicious network activity affecting several of the Town’s online systems. While the investigation remains ongoing, initial findings indicate attempts to access…
Motorcyclist Ejected, Injured in Clayton Crash
CLAYTON, N.C. – A motorcyclist was injured late Sunday following a crash along a busy stretch of highway in Clayton. The incident occurred on U.S. 70 near the I-42 interchange…
Johnston County Jury Convicts Man In Shooting, High-Speed Chase
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Following a week-long trial, a Johnston County jury on March 13 convicted 39-year-old Murad Terrall Taylor of discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle, felony fleeing…
Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience At The Clayton Center
CLAYTON, NC – Fans of global superstar Taylor Swift are invited to relive the music, magic, and memories of the record-breaking Eras Tour with Are You Ready For It? A…
Renovated Clayton Library Set To Reopen: Transition Plan Shared
CLAYTON, NC – Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is preparing to return to its newly renovated home, located at 100 South Church Street. As the project is nearing completion, the Town of…
Motorcyclist Dies After Crash In Johnston County
CLAYTON, N.C. – A 26-year-old Clayton man died Saturday after a motorcycle crash near the entrance to Clemmons Educational State Forest. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the…
