Thursday, January 23, 2025


Teen Receives Two Big Honors In The Same Week

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CLAYTON - On Sunday, June 2nd, an Eagle Scout Ceremony was held for Wyatt Mitchell Harrison. The Eagle Award is the highest and most...

Local Government Commission Approves $6 Million Financing Request From Town Of Clayton

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RALEIGH – The city of Charlotte (Mecklenburg County) operates the largest public water and wastewater utility in the Carolinas. With water accounts and sewer...

New Reading Challenge Proposes 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten To Local Families

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CLAYTON – Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is issuing a new reading challenge to families of budding bookworms. 1,000 Books before Kindergarten bolsters early literacy skills...

Over $10,000 In Property Stolen During Break-In

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CLAYTON – A Johnston County homeowner discovered a break-in Monday afternoon. It happened on Sunray Drive near Clayton. The 56 year-old victim said while they...

JCPS Breaks Ground On Innovative Additions To Cooper Academy

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CLAYTON – On Thursday, May 30, 2024, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) broke ground on new additions to Cooper Academy. Current students and their...

Clayton’s Very First Full-Time Firefighter Retires

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CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton is saying goodbye to a devoted employee who has protected and supported the community for three decades. Deputy...

Two Cars Collide, Both Drivers Sustain Serious Injuries

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CLAYTON – Two people sustained serious injuries in a two vehicle traffic accident Wednesday morning in the Clayton city limits. The collision happened around...

Habitat ReStore In Clayton Will Relocate To Larger Space

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CLAYTON - Habitat for Humanity’s Clayton ReStore will move to a new, larger location this fall. The current site, which is located off U.S....

Dollar General Donates $15,000 To Clayton Library

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CLAYTON – Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is expanding its reach in the Town of Clayton, thanks to a $15,000 donation made by Dollar General to...

Sexual Predator Sentenced To Serve Up To 175 Years In Prison

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SMITHFIELD - A Johnston County man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after pleading guilty to multiple counts of sexual abuse....