Clayton
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,…
New Retail Center Could Be Locating On Highway 42 West
In a unanimous vote, Johnston County Commissioners have rezoned a large tract of land on Cornwallis Road at Highway 42 West of Clayton. An application was filed by the Brown…
Storms Cause Power Outages, Damage
Strong thunderstorms that swept through Johnston County late-Monday caused a number of power outages and scattered damage reports. Town of Clayton electrical crews worked in the heavy rain to get…
DOT Increases Speed Limit On Section Of US 70
Drivers traveling on US 70 through Johnston County can now go a little faster on one section of the highway. The NC Department of Transportation has increased the speed limit…
