Vehicle Break-Ins Reported In Clayton
CLAYTON - Police are investigating three car break-ins that occurred Saturday night or Sunday morning. In all three incidents, a side window was broken...
Suspect In Multiple Crimes Found Hiding Under Bed
CLAYTON - An investigation into a rash of thefts has led to an arrest. Danny Lamont Avery, age 45, of the 400 block of...
$3.7 Million Bid Awarded For HVAC Upgrades At Four Schools
SMITHFIELD - Four public school campuses will be getting upgrades to their HVAC systems. The Board of Education recently approved a $3,745,195 contract with...
Annual Treatment Change To Johnston West Water System
SMITHFIELD – Beginning on March 1, 2024, the Johnston County Water Treatment Plant will temporarily stop feeding ammonia with chlorine for disinfection and start...
Archer Lodge Man Arrested For Possessing Stolen Vehicle
CLAYTON - An Archer Lodge man was arrested last week for possessing a stolen vehicle. Patrick Francis Brennan Jr., age 53, of Post Oak...
Man Charged With 67 Counts Of Sexual Exploitation
CLAYTON - A Clayton-area resident arrested Feb. 15 for animal cruelty and crimes against nature is facing more charges.
Nathaniel Rogers Truitt, age 25, of...
Report: Duo Nabbed After Shoplifting Thousands From Food Lion Stores
JOHNSTON COUNTY - Two people face charges after reportedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of food, beer, and detergents from three Johnston County Food...
Clayton Town Administrator Receives National Fire Service Accolade
CLAYTON – Deputy Town Manager Lee Barbee has been named a recipient of the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ (IAFC) Life Membership.
Barbee was recognized...
Johnston County Crash Claims One Life
CLAYTON - The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal two car accident that claimed the life of a Johnston County woman. The collision...
Clayton’s Cooper Clark Named CAA Freshman Of The Week
BUIES CREEK – Freshman Campbell pitcher Cooper Clark has been selected as the first CAA Freshman of the Week for the 2024 season, the...