Clayton

Clayton High Student Wins Prestigious Sam Narron Baseball Award
Clayton High student Trey Deutsch was awarded the Sam Narron Baseball Award at a special ceremony on Thursday, May 23rd. The award celebrates a Johnston County high school senior baseball…

Town of Clayton Budget Includes An 18 Percent Property Tax Increase
Former councilman speaks against large tax increases Water and sewer fees up 15.8% $18 million Parks & Rec Bond being considered in November 2019 A public hearing was held Monday…

European Union Economic Officials Visit Clayton
Tour of Workforce Center, Novo Nordisk Part of Itinerary for Regional Stop A full array of international business connections was on display Thursday afternoon as economic and commercial attachés from…

East Clayton Elementary Teacher Named A Super Star
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce has recognized Ms Kasey Beeson as the Super Star Teacher for the month for April. Super Star teachers demonstrate excellence and leadership in their classroom,…

36th Annual Clayton Road Race Draws Nearly 300 Runners
The Town of Clayton turned 150 this year and on Saturday morning hosted one of the longest running road races in the Triangle. Despite earlier threats of rain, the 36th…

Busy Clayton Intersection Will Be Converted To Four-Way Stop
For added safety, the Town of Clayton will convert the intersection of Fayetteville and Second Street near the Town Hall to a four-way stop. A contractor is putting the finishing…

Rouse Retires From U.S. Army
Army Master Sgt. Eric N. Rouse has retired from the U.S. Army after serving honorably for 25 years. Rouse last served as a chief paralegal non-commissioned officer with the United…

Teen Charged With Providing Alcohol To 14 Year-Old
A 16-year-old Raleigh girl is charged with underage drinking and contributing to the delinquency of a minor after she and a 14-year-old boy were reportedly discovered drinking alcohol in a…

2019 School Bookkeeper of the Year Named
Kristine Solomon from West Clayton Elementary School was named this year’s School Bookkeeper of the Year at a special ceremony on Tuesday, April 30th. This is the first year Johnston…

Family Of 4 Injured When Minivan Overturns
A family of four returning home from a day at the beach was injured when their minivan overturned. The wreck was reported at 8:25pm Thursday on Buffalo Road outside of Clayton.…

GOP Ronald Reagan Legacy Award Presented To Carl Lamm
CLAYTON – Over 125 people attended the Johnston County Republican Party’s annual awards banquet at The Farm on Highway 42 in Clayton on Saturday, April 13th. Recently retired radio station owner…

JCC Early Childhood Student Named Academic Excellence Winner
Jennylee Spottswood was chosen for her passion for education and hard work in the classroom Jennylee Spottswood of Clayton has always enjoyed caring for children. “Once my twins started kindergarten,…








