Higher Fire Tax Rates Proposed In 9 Communities
Residents in nine of the 27 fire districts in Johnston County could be paying higher fire taxes beginning July 1st. Nine fire departments are...
Victim Loses $15,244 In Home Loan Scam
A Johnston County resident lost a large sum of money in a home loan scam. In June 2020, the 69 year-old Clayton resident was...
NCDOT Opens East And Westbound Sides Of NC 42 Bridge
CLAYTON - The NC Department of Transportation has opened both the east and westbound sides of the new Highway 42 East Bridge over the...
Firefighter Injured, Pet Dies In House Fire
A Johnston County firefighter was injured while battling a weekend house fire. The fire was reported around 12:30pm Sunday on East Walker Woods Drive...
Girl Scout Hut Named In Memory Of Influential Scout Leader
The Girl Scout Hut in Smithfield has been renamed the Rachel May Mattox Girl Scout Hut in honor and memory of the influential scout...
Puppy Scam Costs Woman $500
CLAYTON - Maltipoos are popular pets for many people. They are a mix between Maltese and Poodle and can carry the appearance of a...
Large Sum Of Cash Stolen During Armed Home Invasion
A large amount of cash and a firearm were stolen during an armed home invasion. The incident happened around 11:30pm Saturday, May 29th in...
Wake Deputy Injured In Johnston County Accident
CLAYTON - A Wake County deputy sheriff was injured in a three vehicle crash in Johnston County. The collision was reported at 5:28pm Friday...
Car Strikes Large Boulders
CLAYTON - A car that failed to stop at a t-intersection Sunday morning was destroyed after colliding with several large boulders. It happened around...
Armed Robbers Hit Second Clayton Convenience Store
Clayton Police are asking for assistance locating two suspects responsible for two convenience store robberies in less than two weeks. Police are offering a...
