Clayton
JCC Shatters Enrollment Record
College surpasses 7,000 curriculum students as enrollment continues rapid growth SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston Community College opened the fall semester with more than 7,000 curriculum students, the highest first-day enrollment…
Foul-Smelling Spill Coats Vehicles On U.S. 70
CLAYTON, N.C. – Hundreds of motorists unknowingly drove through a sticky, foul-smelling substance Tuesday afternoon after an unknown waste material spilled from a large truck on U.S. 70 near Gordon…
Nearly 500 Johnston County Children Take Part In Summer Reading Events
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Nearly 500 children participated in summer reading events held across Johnston County as part of an effort to keep young students reading while school is out. Read…
Clayton Man Among 35 Charged In Raleigh Drug, Alcohol Investigation
RALEIGH – A Clayton man is among 35 people charged following a large undercover investigation targeting illegal drug and alcohol activity around Moore Square and the GoRaleigh Station in downtown…
Clayton Inspector Earns State Leadership Role
CLAYTON, N.C. – Town of Clayton Building Codes Inspector III Jose Perez is helping shape the future of code enforcement across North Carolina after being named Eastern District Director for…
Four Now Charged In Armed Robbery Of 78-Year-Old Princeton Man
PRINCETON, N.C. – Three more people have been arrested in connection with the June armed robbery of a 78-year-old man inside his Princeton-area home, bringing the total number of defendants…
Clayton Native Builds His Future Close To Home
CLAYTON, N.C. – Parker Mann spends his summer walking construction sites across the Town where he grew up, learning firsthand how buildings are inspected and how those inspections help keep…
Clayton Resident Pat LeGrand Announces Virtual Town Hall Series
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Clayton resident Pat LeGrand, the Democratic candidate for North Carolina Senate District 10, has announced a series of virtual town halls for Johnston County residents ahead of…
Clayton Parks & Rec Believes Everyone Deserves A Place To Play
CLAYTON, N.C. – From Sensory Kits at community events to quieter ways to enjoy the Town’s Independence Day Fireworks Display, Clayton Parks and Recreation is helping more residents take part…
Clayton Police Help Equip Local Students For A New School Year
CLAYTON, N.C. – A new backpack, a fresh notebook, or even a box of tissues may seem like a small gift. But in a classroom, those items can make a…
Four Local High Schools Win $5,000, Could Compete For $1 Million Prize
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Four Johnston County high schools have each won $5,000 and remain in the running for substantially larger prizes, including a $1 million football field upgrade. West Johnston…
Juveniles Charged With Breaking Into Johnston County High School
CLAYTON, N.C. – Two juveniles are facing charges after they were reportedly found inside Cleveland High School early Friday morning. Around 12:53 a.m., deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office…
