Clayton
New Planet Fitness Brings Jobs, 24-Hour Fitness To Clayton
CLAYTON, N.C. — Planet Fitness has officially opened its first Clayton location, giving residents access to a 24-hour fitness center while adding 19 jobs to the local economy. The new…
Driver Injured After Car Slams Into Clayton Medical Office
CLAYTON, N.C. — A driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries after crashing a vehicle into a medical office building in Clayton Wednesday afternoon. The Clayton Fire Department responded just before 1 p.m.…
Overnight Storms Leave Trail Of Damage
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Heavy rain, powerful wind gusts and frequent lightning swept across Johnston County overnight, leaving behind downed trees, scattered power outages and property damage. Emergency crews responded…
Johnston County Youth Explosion To Host 12th Annual Backpack Giveaway
Free Backpacks, Haircuts And More Offered At Annual Clayton Event CLAYTON, N.C. — Students and families are invited to a free community back-to-school event that will provide backpacks, haircuts, hair…
Clayton Launches Study To Measure How Growth Is Affecting Residents
CLAYTON, N.C. — The Town of Clayton’s Economic Development Department is partnering with North Carolina State University on an Economic Mobility Study aimed at better understanding how residents access housing,…
Two Vehicles Collide At Busy Intersection
CLAYTON, N.C. — The N.C. State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred Sunday afternoon near Clayton. The crash was reported at the intersection of Barber Mill Road…
UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Fifteen local students planning careers in healthcare have received scholarships from the UNC Health Johnston Volunteers, continuing a long-standing tradition of supporting the next generation of medical…
Town Reports Third Wastewater Spill Into Little Creek Since June
CLAYTON, N.C. — For the second time in less than two weeks, heavy rainfall has caused untreated wastewater to spill into Little Creek from the Town of Clayton’s Little Creek…
UPDATE: Clayton Moves Popsicles In The Park To July 30
CLAYTON, N.C. — Families planning to attend Popsicles in the Park this week will have to wait a little longer. Due to the forecast for rain on Thursday, July 23…
Years In The Making, Johnston County’s First Regional Park Opens July 24
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — After years of planning and construction, Johnston County is ready to open the gates to its first regional park. County leaders will officially dedicate Johnston County Regional…
Johnston County Man Almost Cried After $250,000 Win
RALEIGH, N.C. – Kevin Pavel of Clayton was on his way to work when he bought a $50 500X The Cash scratch-off and won a $250,000 prize. “It was amazing,”…
No Injuries Reported After Early Morning Incident At Grifols
CLAYTON, N.C. — A power outage followed by an unfamiliar odor inside a Grifols manufacturing building prompted a large emergency response early Monday, resulting in 13 employees being evaluated by…
