Clayton

Cooper Academy Students And Staff Provide Input On Design Options
CLAYTON – Cooper Academy students and staff were recently given an opportunity to voice their opinions on upcoming renovation projects at the school. The funds for the renovation are provided…

Minor Injuries Reported In Vinson Road Collision
CLAYTON – Five ambulances were dispatched to the scene of a collision on Vinson Road near Clayton, around 9:00pm Saturday. The crash involved a SUV and pickup truck towing lawn…

School Board Approves Personnel Changes
During a special called meeting May 30, the Johnston County Board of Education unanimously approved the following personnel changes, at the request of Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy: Assistant Principals – Two-Year…

Two High School Students Charged After Setting Off Firework Inside Bathroom
CLAYTON – Clayton Police have charged two students at Clayton High School with an incident that occurred around dismissal time, 2:15pm, Wednesday, May 31st. Police Chief Greg Tart said the…

Student Charged With Assaulting School Official Had Drugs And Knife On Campus, JCSO Says
CLAYTON – A Johnston County high school student was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges. Ethan Garcia-Contrera of Clayton, a student at Cleveland High School, was held on an $80,000 secured…

Gordon Road Accident Sends 4 To Hospital
CLAYTON – A two car accident Tuesday afternoon sent four people to the hospital. The collision happened about 4:20pm on Gordon Road between Clayton and Wilson’s Mills. A westbound passenger…

Lumos To Invest $50M For Fiber Optic Internet Expansion In Johnston And Harnett County
Lumos’ investment will build nearly 600 miles of 100% Fiber Optic Technology across the two counties, empowering residents with an ultra-fast network. HIGH POINT, NC – Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber…

Clayton To Unveil Draft Plan For I-42 Front Door
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton invites the community and stakeholders to attend and share their input at the unveiling of the Gateway 42 draft plan. The Gateway 42 draft…

Cleveland Arts Performance Ensembles Hit All The Right Notes In Competition
All groups finish as Finalists in the 2023 Winter Season By: Melinda Storicks Cleveland High School Cleveland High School located in Clayton, NC may not be recognizable to everyone for…

Clayton Improves Efficiency And Reduces Costs With Heavy Truck Lift
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton recently invested in a new heavy truck lift that has resulted in significant productivity and efficiency gains, as well as substantial financial savings. The…

Smith Family Expanding Bigtime Cattle Operation In Small Town Turkey, NC
TURKEY, NC – Several hundred head of genetically pure, authentic Japanese Wagyu cows and bulls are forging on tender blades of Bermuda grass still damp from the late spring frost.…

Johnston County Intersection Will Become Roundabout
CLAYTON – A roundabout will be constructed at NC 42 and NC 96 under a newly approved $3.4 million contract. The N.C. Department of Transportation made this location an all-way…








