Clayton
Clayton Provides Equipment To Western North Carolina
CLAYTON, N.C. – Christmount Christian Assembly now has access to new wastewater equipment that will help keep its systems running safely and smoothly, thanks to a donation from the Town…
LGC Approves Johnston County School Bonds
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Local Government Commission (LGC) on Tuesday approved multiple financing requests, with Johnston County receiving the largest local allocation for school construction and refinancing. Johnston County was…
Clayton Sculpture Trail Unveils Largest Exhibit To Date
CLAYTON, NC – The 2026–2027 Clayton Sculpture Trail is now open, bringing 15 new sculptures to locations across Town. This year’s exhibit is the largest and most competitive yet with the Public…
Clayton FD Leads The Way In Firefighter Safety
CLAYTON, NC – Fire Captain Joel Shanks says the Clayton Fire Department’s strong focus on safety is changing what it means to serve in the fire service today. From new…
Live Music Returns To Clayton’s Town Square With Season-Opening Concert
CLAYTON, N.C. – The wait is over. The Downtown Clayton Concert Series returns for the season opener with The Blackwater Band. This free concert takes place Friday, May 8 in…
Clayton Library Expands Digital Access To Historic Community Newspaper
CLAYTON, NC – Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is expanding access to local history with a new digital resource featuring The Clayton News (later The Clayton News-Star), a longtime community newspaper that…
Comets Take Easter Tournament Title With Three Straight Wins
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Clayton High School captured the Johnston County Easter Baseball Tournament title, finishing a three-game run with a decisive win over host South Johnston. The tournament, held…
Clayton Inspires Future Leaders On Take Your Child To Work Day
CLAYTON, N.C. – Six-year-old Emmitt Shelton is heading home from the Clayton Fire Department with a big dream: one day, he wants to be a firefighter. During Take Your Child…
Former Benson Police Officer Charged With Rape, Kidnapping
BENSON, N.C. — A former Benson police officer has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including forcible rape and first-degree kidnapping, following an investigation by the North Carolina State…
Clayton Names New Parks & Rec Assistant Director
CLAYTON, NC – The Town of Clayton has named Lauren Box as its new Parks and Recreation Assistant Director, bringing more than 15 years of experience supporting programs, staff, and…
JCSO: Man Charged After Allegedly Pointing Gun At Driver
CLAYTON, N.C. — A Clayton man has been charged after deputies say he pointed a handgun at another driver during a road rage incident earlier this month. According to the…
Clayton Library Closes Temporary Location For Move
CLAYTON, N.C. – Hocutt Ellington Memorial Library will close its temporary location at 446 East Second Street on Monday, April 20. Staff will begin moving materials and services back to…
