Clayton
Remains Discovered Near Smithfield Linked To 2025 Missing‑Person Case
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the skeletal remains discovered by hunters in January 2026 near Smithfield have been identified as a missing Clayton man. Officials…
Suspected Firebug Faces First-Degree Arson Charge In South Murphrey Road Blaze
ARCHER LODGE — A Johnston County man arrested Feb. 16 in connection with a fire behind an Archer Lodge business is now facing additional felony charges stemming from a separate…
A Listening Ear Guides School Resource Officer Each Day
CLAYTON – When parents send their children to school each morning, they want to know they will be safe, supported, and surrounded by adults who care. At Clayton Middle School,…
Community Nonprofit Announces New Board, Invites Public To March Meeting
CLAYTON — Serve The Need in Johnston County has announced its newly elected executive board, which will lead the nonprofit’s humanitarian and community outreach efforts throughout 2026. The Clayton-based organization…
Sheriff’s Office Warns Public After Woman Falls Victim To Scam
CLAYTON — A 22-year-old Johnston County woman lost $10,100 last week after falling victim to a phone scam involving a fake arrest warrant, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office.…
School Board Breaks Ground On New Clayton High
CLAYTON – Construction on the new Clayton High School has officially begun as the first foundations have been poured. The Johnston County Board of Education hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Feb.…
Storytelling Highlights Valuable Town Resources And Services
CLAYTON – At the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library, a book sits quietly on a table, wrapped in brown paper with only a short description hinting at its contents. Visitors pick it…
Advanced Tech Training Center Opens To Attract Industries, Jobs
By Emily Weaver Daily Record of Dunn A new day dawned in Harnett County Friday as leaders gathered to officially open an advanced workforce training center envisioned to bring high-paying,…
Suspected Firebug Arrested Minutes After Fire; Investigators Probe Second Incident
ARCHER LODGE — A Johnston County man with a history of fire-related crimes was arrested Monday night just minutes after authorities say he set a blaze behind an Archer Lodge…
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Train
CLAYTON — A pedestrian was killed Tuesday evening after being struck by an Amtrak train in Clayton. The incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. near the railroad tracks at Stallings Street.…
Groundbreaking Set For New Clayton High School
CLAYTON — The Johnston County Board of Education will host a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the official start of construction on the new Clayton High School. The ceremony is scheduled…
Steel 70 Industrial Marks Major Milestone For Clayton
CLAYTON – Steel 70 Industrial, a new $50 million large-scale industrial facility along Clayton Boulevard, officially broke ground February 10, marking the start of construction on a market-ready development designed…
