Clayton
Clayton Timber Company Owner Charged in Multi-County Timber Theft Investigation
CLAYTON, N.C. — The owner of a Clayton timber company has been arrested following a lengthy investigation into alleged timber thefts and fraud involving multiple property owners in five North…
Campbell Med School Hosts Area High Schoolers For Day-Long White Coat Workshop
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell University student Drs. Maureen Sullivan and Heidi Reynolds were prepped to perform surgery on a patient with a simulated aortic bleed, a life-threatening condition. They…
Friends Help Write The Next Chapter Of The Clayton Library
CLAYTON, N.C. – The next chapter of Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library includes a lasting gift from Friends of the Library, Clayton, NC. The organization contributed $100,000 toward the Town’s recently completed $2.5 million…
Junior Women’s League Supports Next Generation Of Women Leaders
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield has awarded scholarships to five young women who are seniors at Johnston County high schools. Class of 2026 scholarship awards include:…
Downtown Clayton To Host First-Ever Restaurant Week
CLAYTON, N.C. – For eight delicious days, local dining destinations will take center stage during the first-ever Downtown Clayton Restaurant Week. The inaugural event will celebrate local flavors, culinary creativity,…
Man Charged After Assault At Clayton-Area Taco Bell
CLAYTON, N.C. — A 30-year-old Taco Bell employee was seriously injured during an assault outside the restaurant Saturday night, leading to the arrest of a 23-year-old Ahoskie man on a…
Firefighters Secure State Funding For Education
CLAYTON, N.C. – Two Clayton Fire Department members are earning support for their educational goals through scholarships from the North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association (NCSFA). The awards recognize their commitment…
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Impersonation Scam
CLAYTON, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a scam that left a 71-year-old Clayton woman out $3,000 after she was targeted by a caller impersonating a federal…
Clayton Library To Celebrate Grand Reopening July 11
CLAYTON, N.C. — After months of renovations, the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is ready to welcome the community back with a grand reopening celebration. The Town of Clayton will host the…
Authorities Investigating Death After Body Found In Parked Vehicle
CLAYTON, N.C. — A 24-year-old person was found dead inside a vehicle Sunday afternoon in Clayton in what police say appears to be a suicide. Officers with the Clayton Police…
Forged Check Investigation Leads Detectives To Suspect
CLAYTON, N.C. — An investigation into a counterfeit check cashed at a bank in the Flowers community has resulted in the arrest of a Fayetteville man on multiple felony charges.…
Saturday Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power In Northern Johnston County
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – Powerful thunderstorms packing heavy rain and strong winds swept through northern Johnston County on Saturday afternoon, toppling trees, knocking out power to thousands of homes and…
