Clayton

Clayton Launches Study To Measure How Growth Is Affecting Residents
CLAYTON, N.C. — The Town of Clayton’s Economic Development Department is partnering with North Carolina State University on an Economic Mobility Study aimed at better understanding how residents access housing,…

Two Vehicles Collide At Busy Intersection
CLAYTON, N.C. — The N.C. State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred Sunday afternoon near Clayton. The crash was reported at the intersection of Barber Mill Road…

UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Fifteen local students planning careers in healthcare have received scholarships from the UNC Health Johnston Volunteers, continuing a long-standing tradition of supporting the next generation of medical…

Town Reports Third Wastewater Spill Into Little Creek Since June
CLAYTON, N.C. — For the second time in less than two weeks, heavy rainfall has caused untreated wastewater to spill into Little Creek from the Town of Clayton’s Little Creek…

UPDATE: Clayton Moves Popsicles In The Park To July 30
CLAYTON, N.C. — Families planning to attend Popsicles in the Park this week will have to wait a little longer. Due to the forecast for rain on Thursday, July 23…

Years In The Making, Johnston County’s First Regional Park Opens July 24
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — After years of planning and construction, Johnston County is ready to open the gates to its first regional park. County leaders will officially dedicate Johnston County Regional…

Johnston County Man Almost Cried After $250,000 Win
RALEIGH, N.C. – Kevin Pavel of Clayton was on his way to work when he bought a $50 500X The Cash scratch-off and won a $250,000 prize. “It was amazing,”…

No Injuries Reported After Early Morning Incident At Grifols
CLAYTON, N.C. — A power outage followed by an unfamiliar odor inside a Grifols manufacturing building prompted a large emergency response early Monday, resulting in 13 employees being evaluated by…

Clayton Rivalry Helps Save Lives One Donation At A Time
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Clayton Fire Department claims this year’s Battle of the Badges Blood Drive title after a close vote during Friday’s friendly competition. Together, the Clayton Fire Department…

State Audit: Johnston County Has 10 Former Landfill Sites On DEQ Watch List
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A new state audit has identified 10 former landfill sites in Johnston County that are part of North Carolina’s Pre-Regulatory Landfill Program, including one in Four Oaks…
NCDOT Approves Nearly $4 Million Resurfacing Bid For Johnston County
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A better ride is coming to 15 miles of Johnston County roadways, thanks to a nearly $4 million resurfacing project recently awarded by the N.C. Department of…

One Big Family: Fragile X Bowl-a-Thon Brings Hope And Awareness
CLAYTON, N.C. — For a few hours Sunday afternoon, the focus at Rainbow Lanes wasn’t on strikes or spares. It was on families. The North Carolina Fragile X Foundation hosted…








