Clayton
Update: Police Arrest Suspect For Shooting Employee At Clayton Business
UPDATE 6:05AM MONDAY – Clayton Police announced Richard Ben Cappelletti, age 46, of Clayton, has been arrested and charged with Armed Robbery and Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent…
Police: Additional Victim Comes Forward Reporting Sexual Offense
CLAYTON – Ten additional charges have been filed against a Clayton man after an additional minor female victim came forward reporting sexual offense allegations. James Louis Martin, age 47, of…
4 Students Injured After Teen Driver Strikes School Bus
CLAYTON – Four students were transported to the hospital with minor injuries after their school bus was rear ended at a bus stop Wednesday morning. The two vehicle accident was…
Double Homicide Suspect Found Dead In Field
SMITHFIELD – A man wanted for a double homicide Monday morning in Fayetteville was found dead in a field off S. Brightleaf Boulevard in Smithfield this morning (Tuesday). Rhaim Mosies…
Chellie Cherry Named JCPS Teacher Assistant Of The Year
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools teacher assistant Chellie Cherry from West Smithfield Elementary was named the 2022 Teacher Assistant of the Year at their organization’s annual banquet. Teacher Assistants…
Man’s Air Jordan Collection Stolen During Break-In
CLAYTON – A man’s Nike Air Jordan collection was stolen during a residential burglary. On May 14th, a 27 year-old Clayton man said he returned to his Amelia Church Road…
2 Injured After Semi Truck Snags Communication Lines
CLAYTON – Two people were injured and traffic was diverted for hours around an accident scene just before 5:00pm Friday. It happened at the intersection of US Highway 70 and…
Johnston County Native Inducted Into NCAE Educational Hall of Fame
RALEIGH – Mary Colavito, a former accounting technician in the NCAE Business Department for 24 years, never met a stranger. She was always willing to lend a helping hand or…
Murder Warrants Obtained Against Driver Involved In Deadly High Speed Chase
KENLY – A 45 year-old woman who reportedly killed two innocent people while attempting to flee from a State Trooper has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder. Around…
Minor Injuries Reported In 3 Vehicle Accident
CLAYTON – Minor injuries were reported Sunday night in a three vehicle traffic collision. The accident occurred around 8:40pm on NC Highway 42 East at Neuse River Parkway. A total…
Accidents And Downed Trees Reported During Storms
The State Highway Patrol reported multiple accidents Saturday evening across Johnston County as storms moved through the area. One accident occurred on NC Highway 42 East at Motorcycle Road and…
Mother’s Day 2022, Remembering Childhood Conversations With My Mom
By: John Cabascango Time has faded the details of the memory that returns to me this Mother’s Day. I know it involved one of our dogs. The truth is, I…
