Clayton
Highway Patrol: Garbage Bag In Roadway Causes Motorcycle Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Goldsboro motorcyclist was injured Thursday evening after striking a garbage bag in the roadway on Interstate 42 near Clayton. The single-vehicle crash was reported around 7:23…
Clayton Builds Manufacturing Connections At IMTS 2026
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Town of Clayton recently took its economic development efforts directly to one of the manufacturing industry’s largest gatherings, representing the community at the International Manufacturing Technology…
Man Sentenced To 72-99 Months For Killing 12-Year-Old In Clayton Apartment
SMITHFIELD — A Kenly man who surrendered to police three days after the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy inside a crowded Clayton apartment has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter.…
Clayton Makes Annual Budget Process Easier To Follow
CLAYTON, N.C. – Todd Melton understands that budgets can feel overwhelming. If managing a household budget can be stressful, he knows a Town budget can seem even more intimidating. That’s…
Fire Damages New Construction Home Near Clayton
CLAYTON — A fire damaged a newly constructed home in the Clayton area Tuesday morning. The fire was reported at 10:56 a.m. at 44 Fox Run Path, off Cooper Branch…
Clayton Manufacturer Plays Supporting Role In Growing Pharmaceutical Industry
CLAYTON — As Clayton’s pharmaceutical and life-sciences sector continues to grow, another local manufacturer is working behind the scenes to support companies operating in those industries. MM Packaging Clayton provides…
New Clayton High School Reaches Major Construction Milestone
CLAYTON — Construction of the new Clayton High School has reached a major milestone, with the structural framework of the 278,000-square-foot campus now complete. Johnston County Public Schools held a…
Clayton Fire Prevention Week Focuses On Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
CLAYTON — The Clayton Fire Department is taking fire prevention lessons into local schools this month while also inviting families to an Oct. 11 open house at Fire Station 1.…
From 1871 To Today: Baptist Center Church Celebrates 155 Years
CLAYTON, N.C. – A Johnston County church whose history dates to meetings held more than a century and a half ago will celebrate 155 years of worship and ministry this…
Man Accused Of Stealing SUV, Breaking Into Home, Assaulting Officer
CLAYTON — A Clayton man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities said he stole a vehicle, nearly struck a person while fleeing, entered a neighboring home and…
Nine Trails Featured In 2026 Johnston County Hiking Challenge
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – Friends of Johnston County Parks is inviting residents and visitors to get outside this fall with the return of the JoCo Fall Hiking Challenge. The 2026…
“Fight For Janson” Fundraiser Set For Friday In Clayton
CLAYTON — The community will come together Friday, Oct. 2 for a fundraiser benefiting 8-year-old Janson Herring and his family as he undergoes treatment for a rare, inoperable brain tumor.…
