Clayton
Fred Smith Announces Bid For Johnston County Commissioner
Former Johnston County Commissioner and State Senator Fred Smith of Clayton announced today (Friday) he is running for a seat on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners. “The time I…
Johnston Health Names Tom Williams as Interim CEO, Begins National Search
Johnston Health’s board announced today (Friday) they have selected Tom Williams to take over as interim CEO when CEO Chuck Elliott retires in December. The board also will begin a…
Commissioner Jeff Carver Will Not Seek Re-election
Johnston County Commissioner Jeff Carver of Clayton announced this afternoon (Wednesday) he would not seek re-election to another term. Carver was first elected in December 2003 and with 16 years…
Report: Victim Catches Neighbor Breaking Into Car
A Clayton man was allegedly caught in the act of breaking into his neighbor’s car. The neighbor and a friend detained the suspect until deputies arrived on the scene. It…
Clayton Police Chief Receives Crisis Intervention Team Founders Award
The Fayetteville Cumberland Crisis Intervention Team recognized eight law enforcement, emergency responders, trainers and supporters Oct. 23 during the annual CIT Awards ceremony held in the Cumberland County Detention Center.…
Wilkes Completes Basic Training
U.S. Air Force Airman Blake G. Wilkes graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training…
Fire Heavily Damages Home
A home in the Broadmoor subdivision just off of Cleveland Road was heavily damaged in a fire this afternoon (Wednesday). Firefighters from the Cleveland, Clayton, 50-210 and Wilson’s Mills…
NY Times Bestselling Author Comes To Clayton Thursday
A New York Times best-selling author and illustrator is making a special visit to Clayton on Thursday. Grace Lin has won the two most prestigious awards in the children’s literature…the Newbery…
Tractor Supply To Anchor 124 Lot Planned Unit Development
New Food Lion Locating At Adjacent Development? Five months after Johnston County Commissioners voted 4-to-3 to reject a 193 lot subdivision, board members voted unanimously this month to approve an…
Clayton Chamber Board Votes To Endorse Parks Bond
During its October meeting, the Clayton Chamber of Commerce (CCOC) board of directors discussed and voted to endorse the upcoming Clayton Parks Bond Referendum. The bond is set to be…
Clayton Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison
A Clayton man was sentenced Friday in federal court in Raleigh to 120 months imprisonment followed by 5 years of supervised release. Chief United States District Judge Terrence W. Boyle…
Clayton PD Has A New Dedicated Traffic Officer
Clayton Police now have a new ride…plus a new dedicated traffic officer. It’s all part of a NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program (NCGHSP) grant which helps provide funding for a…
