Clayton
Rash Of Car Break-Ins Reported In Clayton
Some Clayton neighborhoods have been hit by thieves looking for easy prey: unlocked cars. Overnight Tuesday, July 14th into the morning of Wednesday, July 14th, police discovered 15 unlocked cars…
Board Of Elections Dismisses County Commissioner Primary Protest
SMITHFIELD – Following four hours of testimony, the Johnston County Board of Elections voted unanimously this afternoon (Tuesday) to dismiss the protest filed in the primary election for District 1…
List Of Donors To Political Action Committee That Distributed Controversial Voter Guide Released
A political action committee (PAC), whose voter guide is at the center of a formal election protest that will be heard Tuesday by the Johnston County Board of Elections, has…
Johnston County Buys 77 Acres In Cleveland Community For Recreational Use
$1.6 Million Land Purchase Approved By Commissioners Johnston County Commissioners have agreed to purchase a 77 acre tract of land in the Cleveland community for recreational use. The land is…
Vandals Damage Middle School Property
CLAYTON – Law enforcement officers are investigating a vandalism incident and attempted break-in at a Johnston County middle school. The incident was discovered Monday by school staff at Swift Creek…
Mayor McLeod: That’s The Clayton I Love
By: Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod Johnston County Report reached out to five local public figures and asked they share their personal thoughts about current social justice issues. This is the…
Clayton Police Chief’s Private Security Detail Questioned By Elected Officials
“I am extremely disappointed that taxpayers protected him at the expense of the community.” CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton police chief reportedly took officers off patrol to provide personal…
Partnership for Children and Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry Team Up to Fight Hunger
Partnership for Children of Johnston County (PFCJC) has partnered with Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry to help meet the basic needs of families in our community. The first event on May…
Shoplifting Suspect Assaults Walmart Employee
A shoplifting suspect is being sought by law enforcement officers following an incident around 3:40pm Tuesday at Walmart at 5141 Highway 42 West in the Cleveland community. A female loss…
Eagle Scout Kristian Chandler Recognized
An Eagle Scout Ceremony was held on June 20th at Camp Tuscarora near Four Oaks for Eagle Scout Kristian Chandler from Boy Scout Troop 24 of Clayton. Throughout his Scouting…
Beginning Monday, County And Municipal Face Mask Requirements Will Vary
SMITHFIELD – Executive Order #147 from Governor Roy Cooper now requires face masks or face coverings in all public places in North Carolina. On Friday, Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell…
Johnston County Business Scammed Out Of $500,221
CLAYTON – A Johnston County business is reeling from the potential loss of more than a half million dollars after an employee fell victim to an online scam. Law enforcement…
