Clayton

UCB Names Lindsay Wilson VP, Commercial Relationship Manager
CLAYTON – United Community Bank announced the addition of Lindsay Wilson as Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager to its team in Clayton. In this role, Wilson will be responsible for…

Elderly Man Falls For Sweepstakes Scam
CLAYTON – An elderly Clayton-area man is out a large sum of money after falling for a sweepstakes scam. The 82 year-old victim said he received a phone call from…

Governor Cooper Celebrates Apprenticeship Week, Highlights Apprenticeship Program
RALEIGH – Today (Tuesday), Governor Roy Cooper celebrated Apprenticeship Week by touring the Caterpillar Pre-Apprenticeship Training in Welding Program at Central Carolina Community College. He has also proclaimed November 13 – 19 as…

Countywide Property Tax Revalution Scheduled For 2025
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Commissioners approved a contract for the 2025 property revaluation. Pearson Appraisal Services, Inc., which conducted the 2011 and 2019 revaluations for the County, was selected…

Corvette Driver Killed In High Speed Crash
From The Dunn Daily Record SAMPSON COUNTY – A Chevrolet Corvette crashed in Sampson County killing the driver and injuring the passenger. On Saturday at 1:44 a.m., Trooper W.L. Silance…

Fire Destroys Abandoned Home
CLAYTON – An early morning fire destroyed a home near Clayton. Just after 5:00am Wednesday, Nov. 9 firefighters responded to a house fire in the 2000 block of Winston Road.…

Johnston County Public Schools Names 2022-2023 Principal Of The Year
By: Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist ARCHER LODGE – Melissa Hubbard, Principal of Archer Lodge Middle, has been named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2022-2023 Principal of the Year. Hubbard…

Accident Injures 6 People
CLAYTON – A 6:30pm Sunday accident injured six people and sent four to the hospital. Two of those who were transported suffered serious injuries, according to authorities. The accident, at…

Johnston County Public Schools Names Assistant Principal Of The Year
Igor Gorbatovski, Assistant Principal of Cleveland Elementary, has been named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2022-2023 Assistant Principal of the Year. Born in Russia, Gorbatovski first visited the United States…

3 Businesses Struck By Gunfire, 1 Person Injured, During Shooting
CLAYTON – On Thursday, November 3, shortly before 5:00am, Clayton Police responded to shots fired at the Circle K convenience store on US 70. Officers found the store clerk locked…

Burglary Suspect Shot By Homeowner
CLAYTON – A home invasion suspect was shot Thursday morning after reportedly breaking into a home. At 12:23am Thursday, Clayton Police responded to 2712 Brigadoon Drive to a reported home…

Groundbreaking Held For Clayton’s Ranch Road Extension
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton, in conjunction with the N.C. Department of Transportation, held a groundbreaking ceremony on November 1 to celebrate the launch of the Ranch Road extension…








