Clayton
Clayton Library Makes Family History Easier To Explore
CLAYTON, NC – Every family has a story, and the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library now makes uncovering those stories easier. The library’s new obituary index allows researchers to search local death…
No Data Compromised In Clayton Network Incident, Officials Say
CLAYTON, NC – The Town of Clayton is investigating suspicious network activity affecting several of the Town’s online systems. While the investigation remains ongoing, initial findings indicate attempts to access…
Motorcyclist Ejected, Injured in Clayton Crash
CLAYTON, N.C. – A motorcyclist was injured late Sunday following a crash along a busy stretch of highway in Clayton. The incident occurred on U.S. 70 near the I-42 interchange…
Johnston County Jury Convicts Man In Shooting, High-Speed Chase
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Following a week-long trial, a Johnston County jury on March 13 convicted 39-year-old Murad Terrall Taylor of discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle, felony fleeing…
Renovated Clayton Library Set To Reopen: Transition Plan Shared
CLAYTON, NC – Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is preparing to return to its newly renovated home, located at 100 South Church Street. As the project is nearing completion, the Town of…
Motorcyclist Dies After Crash In Johnston County
CLAYTON, N.C. – A 26-year-old Clayton man died Saturday after a motorcycle crash near the entrance to Clemmons Educational State Forest. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the…
Commissioners Moves Forward On $134.5M School Borrowing Plan, Industrial Rezoning Draws Concern
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – The Johnston County Board of Commissioners approved a controversial rezoning request, advanced plans for a new high school in Clayton, and addressed transportation and development issues…
Driver Seriously Injured After Pursuit Ends In Fiery Crash
CLAYTON, N.C. — A police pursuit involving a suspected stolen vehicle ended in a fiery crash early this morning (Thursday), leaving the driver seriously injured, according to Clayton police. Officers…
Young, Clemmons Join Neuse River Writers Leadership Team
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The nonprofit writers’ organization Neuse River Writers has added two new members to its board of directors during the first quarter of 2026. Tom Young of Clayton…
$10K Grant To Fund Free Swim Lessons For Local Children
CLAYTON — A Clayton swim school is expanding access to lifesaving water safety instruction after receiving $10,000 in scholarship funding for 2026. Alligator Steps Swim School was awarded the funding…
One Charged, One Cleared After Domestic Break-In Incident
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — One person is facing multiple charges following a domestic-related break-in attempt Tuesday morning in a residential neighborhood in Wilson’s Mills. According to Wilson’s Mills Police Chief…
Virginia Man Arrested In Johnston County Rape, Kidnapping Case
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A months-long investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of a Virginia man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman…
