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Groundbreaking For Johnston County Regional Park Canceled Due To Forecasted Inclement Weather
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Parks and Open Space has made the decision to cancel the groundbreaking ceremony at Johnston County Regional Park scheduled for Friday, December 5, 2025 due…
ALA Johnston Fourth Graders Who Began School During COVID-19 Shutdowns Are Now Academically Excelling
Students surpass state averages in reading and math by more than 10 points JOHNSTON COUNTY – Fourth graders at American Leadership Academy (ALA) Johnston, who entered kindergarten during the height…
Suspect Turns Himself In Following Deadly Shooting Of Child
CLAYTON – The search for a suspect accused in the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old child ended Monday morning when 20-year-old Ty’ryn Anthony Zah’rel Washington of Kenly surrendered to authorities.…
Man Assaulted, Robbed While Checking Mailbox
CLAYTON – A man said he was assaulted and robbed while checking his mailbox last week in what appears to be a random attack. The victim told the Johnston County…
Sen. Benton Sawrey Announces Campaign For Re-Election
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Senator Benton Sawrey announced today (Monday) that he will file for re-election to North Carolina Senate District 10, which serves all of Johnston County. Sawrey, a lifelong…
Clayton Gathers For A Night Of Lights, Music, And Holiday Cheer
CLAYTON — Downtown Clayton will transform into a festive holiday destination on Thursday, Dec. 4, as the town hosts its annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting along Main Street. The…
Community Vision Becomes Reality As Johnston County Begins Park Construction
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County will break ground on its first park on Friday, Dec. 5. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. at 444 Matthews Road, Clayton, in the Cleveland…
Suspect Sought After 12-Year-Old Killed In Clayton Shooting
Dec. 1, 2025This story has been updated: Nov. 29, 2025CLAYTON — A 12-year-old boy was fatally shot Friday evening after a weapon discharged inside a crowded apartment in Clayton, according…
For Registrar Craig Olive And His Family, Alzheimer’s Hits Close To Home
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month JOHNSTON COUNTY – For Johnston County Registrar of Deeds Craig Olive and his blended family, Alzheimer’s disease is personal. He and his kin have seen…
Fire Officials Demonstrate Holiday Cooking Dangers
CLAYTON – As people begin preparing their Thanksgiving meals, it is important to have a plan and think ahead. While the holiday is a time for family and food, it…
Fire Destroys Johnston County Home
CLAYTON – A weekend blaze that tore through a Clayton-area home is now under investigation by the Johnston County Fire Marshal’s Office. According to Johnston County Fire Marshal Travis Johnson,…
JCSO: Driver, Passenger Arrested After Brief Parking Lot Chase
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY – A routine traffic stop in a busy retail area turned into a dangerous chase Sunday morning, ending with two Clayton men in custody on drug and felony…
