Clayton
Fifth-Annual Johnston Now Honors Pays Tribute To 11 County Residents, Nonprofit Group
SELMA — Johnston Now Honors celebrated the achievements of 11 individuals and a nonprofit organization making a difference in Johnston County during a ceremony at The Farm at 95 on…
Clayton’s Sculpture Trail Decorates Downtown With Stories From Across America
CLAYTON – One of the most visible and celebrated public art initiatives in Clayton is the Annual Downtown Sculpture Trail. The Clayton Public Art Advisory Board received more than 80…
Monica Sawyer Named Riverwood Middle Principal
Monica Sawyer was named the principal of Riverwood Middle at the August Johnston County Board of Education meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Sawyer received her Master of Executive Leadership…
Lynn Prescott Named Cleveland Middle Interim Principal
Lynn Prescott was named the interim principal of Cleveland Middle at the August Johnston County Board of Education meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Prescott received her Master of School…
JCPS Personnel Appointments
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public School Board approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy at their August 9, 2022 meeting: Principal – Two-Year ContractMonica Sawyer –…
Teen Indicted For Fatally Shooting Stepfather
CLAYTON – A Johnston County Grand Jury has indicted a 19 year-old for the murder of his stepfather. Christopher Ray Whitfield, age 50, was reportedly gunned down inside his home…
Back To School Backpack Giveaway Aug. 14
CLAYTON – The Johnston County Community Back to School Youth Explosion Committee will hold a Community Back to School Drive Thru Backpack Giveaway this weekend. The event takes place Sunday,…
DWI Suspect Crashes Into Downtown Restaurant
CLAYTON – The driver of a pickup truck is facing charges after police said he crashed into a power pole and business in Downtown Clayton. Police Chief Greg Tart said…
Town Of Clayton Expands Workforce With On-The-Job Classroom
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton has welcomed two apprentices to its Water Resources Department, Michael Ratley and Ilona Williams, thanks to a program through the North Carolina Rural Water…
Ethan Parker Of Clayton Receives 2022 NC Pork Council Scholarship
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Pork Council Scholarship Committee, chaired by Denise Mason, has selected six students to receive $1,000 scholarships this year. The scholarship committee and the North Carolina…
Natural Gas Leak Contained
CLAYTON – A contractor working next to US Highway 70 Business and Durham Street in Clayton reported cutting a two inch natural gas line around 10 o’clock Friday morning. Clayton…
Clayton Police Need Help Identifying Fraud Suspect
CLAYTON – The Clayton Police Department is asking for your help identifying this person. On July 27th, the individual is accused of fraudulently cashing a $5,000 check at a Clayton…
