Clayton
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…
Explore A Career In Public Service With Clayton’s Paid Summer Internships
CLAYTON, NC – The Town of Clayton is now accepting applications for multiple paid internship positions for summer 2026. These temporary roles give students and young adults the opportunity to…
Johnston County Tanker Crash Leaves One Dead
CLAYTON, N.C. – A Selma man was killed at approximately 2:06 p.m. Monday when his tanker truck overturned on I-42 Eastbound, formerly the US 70 Clayton Bypass, in Johnston County.…
Sheriff’s Office: Domestic Shooting Leaves Woman Dead, Teen Wounded
CLAYTON, N.C. — A Clayton man has been charged with murder after authorities say he fatally shot his girlfriend and wounded her teenage son early Saturday morning. Johnston County deputies…
