Clayton Eagle Scout Honored
CLAYTON - An Eagle Court of Honor ceremony was held on September 23 for Houston Kirk Elarbee of Clayton. Houston is the son of...
Local ATV Racer Brings Home Two 2023 National Championships
CLAYTON - A Johnston County youth, who has been racing four wheelers since the age of five, recently brought home two national championships.
Dylan Young...
Commissioner Fred Smith Will Not Seek Reelection
SMITHFIELD - Johnston County Commissioner Fred Smith of Clayton made it official Monday night, he will not seek reelection.
Commissioner Smith said, " It's been...
Catalytic Converters Stolen During Business Break-Ins
CLAYTON - Break-ins were discovered Monday morning at two businesses near Clayton. Adesa Raleigh at 30 Sadisco Road and Insurance Auto Auction at 60...
NCDOT Proposes Renaming Sections Of U.S. 70 And N.C. 42 In Johnston County
CLAYTON – The N.C. Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a plan to redesignate three interconnecting highways in the Clayton area.
The department is...
Internet Cypertip Leads To Arrest Of Man For Sexual Exploitation
CLAYTON - A 35 year-old Johnston County man is facing multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Jacob Matthew Kennedy of Mohican Lane,...
Man Claims He Was Assaulted And Robbed
CLAYTON - Investigators are looking into a reported robbery and assault at a Clayton-area home. The incident was reported Wednesday, September 20th around 11:30pm.The...
Renovations Elevate Clayton Fire Station 2 Operations To Full-Time Capacity
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton has completed renovations to Fire Station 2 that will now allow full-time operations to transpire more efficiently.
Fire Station...
Firearm Found Inside Student’s Vehicle At Clayton High School
CLAYTON - A student is accused of bringing a firearm onto the campus of Clayton High. On Wednesday, September 20th around 7:30am, a weapon...
Investment Scam Costs Local Man Over $100,000
CLAYTON - A Clayton man lost a large sum of money in an online investment scam. In 2022, the 43 year-old victim reportedly met...
