Clayton
Davis Files For District 1 County Commission Seat
Late-Thursday, Michelle Pace Davis of Archer Lodge filed for the District 1 seat on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners. The seat is being vacated by Commissioner Jeff Carver of Clayton who…
Student Accused Of Starting Fire Inside High School
A 16 year-old high school student was arrested Monday for allegedly setting toilet paper and paper towels on fire inside his school last month. The incident was discovered on Nov.…
Rep. Donna White Has Opposition For Re-election Bid
NC House Representative Donna White (R) of Clayton filed for re-election Monday at the Johnston County Board of Elections Office in Smithfield. Rep. White said, “I am pleased to have…
Hundreds Attend Memorial For 15 Year-Old Ethan Handly
Hundreds of friends, family, classmates and others came together on Monday evening at C3 Church near Clayton to remember the life of Ethan M. Handly. The highly emotional memorial service…
Thousands Attend JOCO WORKS Career Expo At JCC
SMITHFIELD – The JOCO WORKS Career Expo kicked off today (Thursday) at Johnston Community College with nearly 2,000 of Johnston County’s eighth graders in attendance. The event is an industry-led…
Source Of Odor That Prompted Nursing Home Evacuation Identified
2 Employees, 4 Patients Hospitalized The Springbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center off Highway 42 West of Clayton was evacuated this morning (Monday) while the NC Regional Hazardous Materials Team searched…
Legion Post 71 Hands Out Poppies To Thousands Of People
Members of American Legion Post 71 hosted a booth at the Clayton Harvest Festival on November 2nd. Twenty-one members of the Post handed out poppies to the thousands of people…
Town Of Clayton Proclaims November 10th ‘American Legion Auxiliary Centennial Day’
Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod has declared Sunday, November 10th, 2019 as “American Legion Centennial Day.” Mayor McLeod presented a proclamation to members of the Clayton American Legion Auxiliary and praised the…
Eagle Scout Is Dedicated To Helping Others
On Sunday, November 3rd, an Eagle Scout Ceremony was held at Calvary Chapel of Clayton for Eagle Scout John Reece Sayas from Boy Scout Troop 77 of Smithfield. John was…
Cleveland High Marching Band Has Outstanding Year
The 126 member Cleveland Arts Performance Ensemble had a remarkable performance at the 2019 Bands of America Virginia Regional Championship held at Liberty University. In an intense field of 26 top…
West Clayton Elementary Celebrates 50 Years Of Education
Dozens of Clayton community members gathered together to celebrate West Clayton Elementary’s 50th Anniversary on Nov. 2. “To see administrators, teachers, and students from the past 50 years come together…
2019 Johnston County Municipal Election Results
Roger Wood Wins Seat On Smithfield Town Council Former Smithfield Town Councilman Roger Wood won election Tuesday to a four year term. Wood will replace Councilman Emery Ashley who did…
