Overnight Closures Set For I-40
CLAYTON – Contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation will close both directions of Interstate 40 at U.S. 70 for several nights so bridgework...
Johnston County Commissioners Adopt Summer Learning Week
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Commissioners have proclaimed July 15-19, 2024 as Summer Learning Week. The week emphasizes the importance of keeping kids learning...
School Board Names Interim West Clayton Elementary Principal, 3 Assistant Principals
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education approved four personnel changes during a special meeting held July 9. The personnel recommendations were...
Johnston County Woman Bags First $100,000 Prize In New Game
BENSON – Lois Driver of Clayton tried her luck on a $30 scratch-off and won the first $100,000 prize in a new scratch-off game.
Driver...
Downtown Clayton Social District Launches July 11
CLAYTON – Something special is brewing in the heart of Downtown Clayton. Starting at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 11, the Town’s new social district...
3 Children Found Inside Home During Drug Bust
CLAYTON – A drug investigation led authorities to a home in the upscale The Meadows at Flowers Plantation subdivision off Jordan-Narron Road, Friday afternoon.
Following...
New Program Will Create Job Opportunities In Drone Industry For NC High School Graduates
Pathway program available at Cleveland High School in Johnston County RALEIGH - As the drone industry continues its rapid expansion, a new...
Clayton Celebrating Independence Day With Numerous Activities
CLAYTON - The Town of Clayton is uniting two beloved occasions into one big holiday celebration. Join us for the Square-to-Square Street Festival and...
Principals Complete The Distinguished Leadership In Practice Program
SMITHFIELD - Johnston County Public Schools principals Lyndsey Dunn (McGee's Crossroads Elementary), Dr. Ryan Ewell (Cleveland Elementary), and LaShunda Faison (Smithfield Middle) recently completed...
Charges Multiple For B&E Suspect After Arriving At Jail
CLAYTON – A 44 year-old Clayton man is facing numerous criminal charges. Larry Joe Avery of Big Pine Road was arrested June 13 by...
