Clayton
Untreated Wastewater Spill Reported Near Clayton
CLAYTON, N.C. – Nearly 20,000 gallons of untreated wastewater spilled into White Oak Creek following a sewer line failure near Clayton. The discharge occurred Oct. 18-19 in the 1000 block…
North Carolina’s Spooky Tales And Legends Come To Clayton
CLAYTON – A spooky side of North Carolina history is coming to Clayton just in time for Halloween. Join award-winning North Carolina storyteller and author Liz Z. Pardue for “Tarheel…
Police: Bomb Threat Call In Downtown Clayton Appears To Be Swatting
CLAYTON — A bomb threat prompted evacuations and a police search in downtown Clayton Saturday morning before investigators determined the call was likely a swatting incident. Clayton Police received the…
Man Accused Of Two Thefts From Same Business
CLAYTON — A Clayton man awaiting trial on charges from an earlier arrest is now accused of stealing scrap aluminum twice from the same business. Zachary (Zachery) William Bernier, 42,…
Fake $50 Bills Surface At Several Businesses
CLAYTON — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after counterfeit $50 bills were passed or attempted at several businesses in the Flowers community near Clayton. All of the incidents…
Clayton’s Terry Hicks Earns Second National Honor Of Season
SALEM, VA — Terry Hicks of Clayton, N.C. has earned another national honor following his latest 200-yard rushing performance for Hampden-Sydney College. Hicks, a senior running back, was named to…
‘No Kings’ Group Plans Clayton Rally Focused On Early Voting
CLAYTON — A local group that has organized previous “No Kings” demonstrations in Johnston County will return to Clayton on Oct. 17, this time with an increased focus on encouraging…
BBB Urges Caution When Hiring Contractors After Storm Damage
RALEIGH — As homeowners begin cleaning up from weekend storms, the Better Business Bureau of Eastern Carolinas is urging residents to take their time before hiring contractors or making permanent…
Wanted Man Captured After Chase From Clayton To Smithfield
CLAYTON — A search for a wanted Wilson man turned into a vehicle pursuit and foot chase Monday morning before police took him into custody in Smithfield. Clayton Police said…
Clayton’s Terry Hicks Leads NCAA Division III In Rushing
SALEM, VIRGINIA – Clayton, N.C. native Terry Hicks is having a record-setting senior season at Hampden-Sydney College, where he currently leads all NCAA Division III players in rushing. Hicks, who…
NWS: Confirmed Tornado Traveled 3.3 Miles Through Clayton
CLAYTON — The storm that damaged homes, toppled trees and knocked out power in Clayton Sunday afternoon has been confirmed as a tornado. The National Weather Service said Monday its…
Town Of Clayton Reports Possible Tornado Touchdown, Widespread Storm Damage
CLAYTON — The Town of Clayton is reporting a possible tornado touchdown Sunday afternoon after severe weather damaged homes, knocked down trees and power lines and disrupted traffic and rail…
