Clayton
Deputies: Woman Pulled Gun On Passenger During I-95 Dispute
MICRO — A Clayton woman is accused of pointing a handgun at a passenger during a heated dispute on Interstate 95, forcing the victim out of the vehicle before driving…
Officers Spread Holiday Cheer During Annual Cops & Kids Christmas Event
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Local law enforcement officers helped bring holiday joy to local children during the Cops & Kids Christmas Shopping Event, hosted by the Johnston County Fraternal Order of…
Keith Branch Files To Challenge Incumbent Butch Lawter For Commissioner Seat
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Keith Branch of Clayton filed Monday to run for the Johnston County Board of Commissioners, seeking the District 7 seat in the upcoming election. Branch will challenge…
Report: Dirt Bike Ride Turns Into Chase On Cleveland Road
CLAYTON — What started as a deputy’s routine patrol on Cleveland Road turned into a quick chase Tuesday afternoon when two dirt bike riders decided not to stop, according to…
Nine JCPS Teachers Win Big With Johnston County Education Foundation Grants
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Education Foundation delivered grant checks to nine JCPS educators throughout the school district to be used for further enhancing their students’ learning environment. Founded…
Two Suffer Minor Injuries In House Fire
CLAYTON — Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries Tuesday morning after a fire broke out at a home off Buffalo Road in northern Johnston County. The blaze was reported…
Inmate Accused Of Biting Detention Officer
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A man accused of firing a shotgun at a motorist and leading deputies on a two-county chase in September is now facing additional charges after authorities say…
Marsh Enters GOP Primary For North Carolina Senate Seat
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Caitlin Goose Marsh of Smithfield has filed to run in the 2026 Republican primary for North Carolina Senate District 10. Marsh said she is entering the race…
Johnston County Teacher Margie Riedel Launches Bid For N.C. House
CLAYTON – Margie Riedel, a Johnston County teacher and local business professional, has announced her candidacy for the North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 seat. Riedel, a second-grade teacher…
Snuggle Into Winter Reading With The Clayton Library
CLAYTON – Escape the cold and dive into a good book with the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library’s 2025-2026 Winter Reading Challenge. Now through Saturday, February 28, participants can join the Cozy…
A Cherished Holiday Tradition Returns To Clayton’s Municipal Park
CLAYTON – Tens of thousands of twinkling lights will transform Municipal Park (325 McCullers Street) into a glowing winter wonderland for the beloved Merry Municipal Walk-Thru Light Show. Families and…
Locals, Vision, And History Unite To Bring Old Town Hall Back To Life
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton, together with local developers Carrie and Kevin Lee and entrepreneurs Erin Nenni and Christi Thompson, is celebrating the near completion of the revitalization of…
