Clayton
Johnston County Group Announces Feb. 8 Immigration Protest
CLAYTON — A local advocacy group plans a rally Sunday, Feb. 8, in Clayton to protest federal immigration enforcement practices and remember individuals organizers say were killed during encounters with…
SHP: Winter Storm Leads To 82 Crashes, Dozens Of Calls For Service In Johnston County
JOHNSTON COUNTY — The State Highway Patrol has responded to 82 traffic collisions in Johnston County since a winter storm moved into the area over the weekend. As of 6…
Wanted Man Arrested After Chase, Passenger Rescued From Burning Car
CLAYTON — A wanted man was arrested Thursday afternoon after a brief chase that ended with his car crashing, catching fire, and a passenger being rescued by police. Clayton Police…
Clayton Woman Faces Multiple Charges After DWI Arrest
CLAYTON — A 45-year-old Clayton woman faces multiple charges following her arrest for allegedly driving while impaired. Amy Lynn Young, of Breland Drive, was stopped by a Johnston County sheriff’s…
Clayton Man Allegedly Breaks Into Home, Demands Cigarettes
CLAYTON — A 49-year-old Clayton man faces multiple charges after he allegedly broke into a home and demanded cigarettes, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said. The incident occurred Dec. 24,…
Clayton Redesigns Utility Bill To Help Residents Track Usage
CLAYTON – Residents of Clayton will soon notice a fresh look to their utility bills. The Town is rolling out a newly designed bill that makes it easier to understand…
18-Year-Old Charged After Vehicle Driven Onto High School Fields
CLAYTON — An 18-year-old Clayton man has been charged with damaging athletic fields at Cleveland High School after allegedly driving a vehicle onto school property. According to the Johnston County…
Clayton Names New Parks And Recreation Director
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton has named Todd Riddick as its new Parks and Recreation Director, elevating a leader who strengthens connections, expands recreational opportunities, and guides staff through…
Clayton Shares Plan For Southwest Public Safety Center With Community
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton is improving public safety and supporting the community with the new Southwest Public Safety Center, which will strengthen fire and police services in the…
Fiery Wreck Leaves One Dead, One Critically Injured
CLAYTON – One person was killed and another critically injured early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash. Troopers responded at 1:52 a.m. Sunday to a motor vehicle collision on Powhatan…
Barrett Penny Named Garner Fire-Rescue’s Next Chief
GARNER – A highly respected and seasoned fire service leader with 27 years of comprehensive experience will become the next chief of the Garner Fire-Rescue Department. Barrett Penny, who has…
County Advances New Social Services Building
Architect employed; construction manager retained By The Smithfield Weekly Sun SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Commissioners took two steps Monday morning toward construction of a long-awaited new home…
