Clayton

Fire Damages Whitley Heights Home
A fire damaged a home in the Whitley Heights community Sunday night. The Wilson’s Mills, Smithfield and Clayton Fire Departments responded to the blaze at 203 Cottonwood Drive. Crews quickly…

Excessive Rains Cause Widespread Problems
Heavy rains caused major problems Thursday across Johnston County. Areas along the I-95 corridor, including Smithfield, Selma, Pine Level and Micro, received some of the heaviest rains. Water rescue teams…

Kenly Woman Killed In Single Car Crash
The State Highway Patrol has released the name of a driver killed Tuesday night in a single car crash in Johnston County. Troopers said the accident occurred at 8:00pm on…

Board Honors Outgoing County Commissioner Jeff Carver
Johnston County Commissioners honored outgoing Commissioner Jeff Carver of Clayton on Monday, Nov. 2nd, his last official board meeting before his term expires. Carver, who has served 18 years, did…

Commissioners Reject 467 Unit Housing Development
Johnston County Commissioners have rejected plans for a 467 unit housing development on a dead end road near the Wake County line. In a unanimous vote, commissioners denied a request…

JCPS Principal And Assistant Principal Of The Year Value Teamwork, Community
Dr. Kerri Evans, principal of Swift Creek Middle School, was selected as the 2020-2021 Principal of the Year for Johnston County Public Schools. Carson Cataliotti, assistant principal of South Smithfield…

Driver Crashes And Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency
CLAYTON – The driver of a Ford pickup truck died Sunday afternoon after suffering a medical emergency, then crashed into three vehicles and a business. It happened on Highway 70…

Bringing Stories To Main
An Elementary School Pumpkin Decorating Contest and joint partnership with the Town of Clayton. Cooper Academy students have Book Character decorated pumpkins on display throughout Main Street in Clayton for…

Teens Seriously Injured In Collision
Two Clayton teenagers were seriously injured after their passenger car was struck by a Hummer SUV. The violent collision occurred at 1:46pm Saturday on Highway 70 Business at Olive Road…

Clayton Cuts Ribbon On New Inclusive Playground
Harmony Playground at East Clayton Community Park is officially open for play CLAYTON – After saying it for eight years – “Every child deserves a chance to play.” That tagline…

Troopers Identify Victims In Fatal Highway 42 Crash
Speed Was A Contributing Factor The State Highway Patrol has released the names of two people who were killed in a fiery crash Wednesday afternoon on Highway 42 West in…

Two Killed, 3 Injured In Highway 42 Collision
Two people were killed and three others were injured in a collision around 2:30pm this afternoon (Wednesday) on Highway 42 West. The crash happened about 1/2 mile before the I-40…








