Clayton
Town Of Clayton Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Winter Storm
CLAYTON — The Town of Clayton has declared a State of Emergency effective 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in advance of Winter Storm Fern, which is expected to bring…
Clayton Redesigns Utility Bill To Help Residents Track Usage
CLAYTON – Residents of Clayton will soon notice a fresh look to their utility bills. The Town is rolling out a newly designed bill that makes it easier to understand…
18-Year-Old Charged After Vehicle Driven Onto High School Fields
CLAYTON — An 18-year-old Clayton man has been charged with damaging athletic fields at Cleveland High School after allegedly driving a vehicle onto school property. According to the Johnston County…
Clayton Names New Parks And Recreation Director
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton has named Todd Riddick as its new Parks and Recreation Director, elevating a leader who strengthens connections, expands recreational opportunities, and guides staff through…
Clayton Shares Plan For Southwest Public Safety Center With Community
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton is improving public safety and supporting the community with the new Southwest Public Safety Center, which will strengthen fire and police services in the…
Fiery Wreck Leaves One Dead, One Critically Injured
CLAYTON – One person was killed and another critically injured early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash. Troopers responded at 1:52 a.m. Sunday to a motor vehicle collision on Powhatan…
Barrett Penny Named Garner Fire-Rescue’s Next Chief
GARNER – A highly respected and seasoned fire service leader with 27 years of comprehensive experience will become the next chief of the Garner Fire-Rescue Department. Barrett Penny, who has…
County Advances New Social Services Building
Architect employed; construction manager retained By The Smithfield Weekly Sun SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Commissioners took two steps Monday morning toward construction of a long-awaited new home…
Donald “Clyde” Sinclair Park Unveils New Playground
CLAYTON – Donald “Clyde” Sinclair Park is back open to the public, welcoming families and neighbors to enjoy a refreshed playground space with new features designed for play, safety, and…
Select JCPS High School Students And 2025 Graduates Named AP Capstone Candidates
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) has announced that for the 2024-2025 academic year, two seniors and two 2025 graduates are candidates for the College Board Advanced Placement (AP)…
Three Scams Cost Johnston County Victims More Than $40,000
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Three Johnston County residents were collectively defrauded of more than $40,000 in separate scams reported to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office last week. In one case, a…
Ex-Clayton High Coach Charged With Assault, Stalking
CLAYTON — A former Clayton High School basketball coach has been charged with assault after allegedly chasing and attacking a woman, WRAL reports. Kenneth Collins, 30, who coached the boys’…
