Clayton
Explore A Career In Public Service With Clayton’s Paid Summer Internships
CLAYTON, NC – The Town of Clayton is now accepting applications for multiple paid internship positions for summer 2026. These temporary roles give students and young adults the opportunity to…
Johnston County Tanker Crash Leaves One Dead
CLAYTON, N.C. – A Selma man was killed at approximately 2:06 p.m. Monday when his tanker truck overturned on I-42 Eastbound, formerly the US 70 Clayton Bypass, in Johnston County.…
Sheriff’s Office: Domestic Shooting Leaves Woman Dead, Teen Wounded
CLAYTON, N.C. — A Clayton man has been charged with murder after authorities say he fatally shot his girlfriend and wounded her teenage son early Saturday morning. Johnston County deputies…
American Leadership Academy Qualifies Six For State Wrestling Championships
GREENSBORO, N.C. — In just their second season competing in the NCHSAA, the American Leadership Academy Patriots wrestling program has firmly established itself as one of the fastest-rising teams in…
Johnston County Deputies Investigate Deadly Shooting Near Clayton
March 16, 2026 This story has been updated: March 14, 2026CLAYTON, N.C. — One person is dead and another injured following a shooting early Saturday morning off NC 42 East…
Highway Patrol: Teen Running Across Buffalo Road Struck By Pickup Truck
CLAYTON, N.C. -A 15-year-old was seriously injured Thursday afternoon after being struck by a pickup truck. According to the State Highway Patrol, troopers responded around 5:21 p.m. to an injury…
From Johnston County To Washington: Family Raises Awareness For Fragile X
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A family from Johnston County took their advocacy to Capitol Hill on February 24, participating in National Fragile X Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. Brittany Tillman and…
Clayton Sets Standard For Professional Purchasing In NC
CLAYTON, NC – The Town of Clayton has earned the prestigious 2025 Sustained Professional Purchasing Award (SPPA) from the North Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing (NCAGP). This honor recognizes the…
Clayton Fire Secures Fire Marshal Designation
CLAYTON, NC – Fire Marshal Michael Tatum of the Clayton Fire Department has received one of the most prestigious credentials in the fire service, placing him among a select group…
Clayton Storage Break-In Investigation Leads To Arrest
CLAYTON, N.C. — A Clayton woman has been charged after investigators say she sold a cellphone stolen during a break-in at a rental storage unit. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office…
Slow-Rolling Roadblocks Planned For I-40 East
GARNER, N.C. – Starting Wednesday, there will be slow-rolling roadblocks affecting all lanes of I-40 East just past Exit 306 for the next several days. The slow-rolling roadblocks will begin…
Residents Guide Clayton’s Priorities And Budget
CLAYTON, NC – Residents have a say in shaping Clayton’s future. The Town is seeking input through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Survey and a newly expanded Budget & Performance webpage…
