Clayton
One Charged, One Cleared After Domestic Break-In Incident
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — One person is facing multiple charges following a domestic-related break-in attempt Tuesday morning in a residential neighborhood in Wilson’s Mills. According to Wilson’s Mills Police Chief…
Virginia Man Arrested In Johnston County Rape, Kidnapping Case
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A months-long investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of a Virginia man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman…
Johnston County Tanker Crash Leaves One Dead
CLAYTON, N.C. – A Selma man was killed at approximately 2:06 p.m. Monday when his tanker truck overturned on I-42 Eastbound, formerly the US 70 Clayton Bypass, in Johnston County.…
Sheriff’s Office: Domestic Shooting Leaves Woman Dead, Teen Wounded
CLAYTON, N.C. — A Clayton man has been charged with murder after authorities say he fatally shot his girlfriend and wounded her teenage son early Saturday morning. Johnston County deputies…
American Leadership Academy Qualifies Six For State Wrestling Championships
GREENSBORO, N.C. — In just their second season competing in the NCHSAA, the American Leadership Academy Patriots wrestling program has firmly established itself as one of the fastest-rising teams in…
Johnston County Deputies Investigate Deadly Shooting Near Clayton
March 16, 2026 This story has been updated: March 14, 2026CLAYTON, N.C. — One person is dead and another injured following a shooting early Saturday morning off NC 42 East…
Highway Patrol: Teen Running Across Buffalo Road Struck By Pickup Truck
CLAYTON, N.C. -A 15-year-old was seriously injured Thursday afternoon after being struck by a pickup truck. According to the State Highway Patrol, troopers responded around 5:21 p.m. to an injury…
From Johnston County To Washington: Family Raises Awareness For Fragile X
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A family from Johnston County took their advocacy to Capitol Hill on February 24, participating in National Fragile X Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. Brittany Tillman and…
Clayton Sets Standard For Professional Purchasing In NC
CLAYTON, NC – The Town of Clayton has earned the prestigious 2025 Sustained Professional Purchasing Award (SPPA) from the North Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing (NCAGP). This honor recognizes the…
Clayton Fire Secures Fire Marshal Designation
CLAYTON, NC – Fire Marshal Michael Tatum of the Clayton Fire Department has received one of the most prestigious credentials in the fire service, placing him among a select group…
Clayton Storage Break-In Investigation Leads To Arrest
CLAYTON, N.C. — A Clayton woman has been charged after investigators say she sold a cellphone stolen during a break-in at a rental storage unit. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office…
Meteorology Expertise Strengthens Clayton’s Stormwater Planning
CLAYTON – When residents think about the Town of Clayton’s Engineering Department, they may picture blueprints, construction drawings, and water pipes. What they may not realize is that the department…
