Clayton

Commissioners Reject Subdivision For Second Time On Same Tract Of Land
CLAYTON – For the second time in two years, Johnston County Commissioners have turned down a request by a developer to build a large subdivision on a dead end road.…

Middle School Students Linked To Concession Stand Break-In
CLAYTON – Four students who attend Clayton Middle School will face charges after they allegedly broke into a concession stand behind the school. On April 8th at 4:08pm, Clayton Police…

Parkview Center Will Bring New Restaurant, Professional Buildings To Downtown Cleveland
50-100 New Jobs Will Be Created Simple Twist Restaurant will open within a year CLEVELAND – The site of a former batting cage business on Cleveland Road will be transformed…

House Fire During Intense Thunderstorm Not Weather Related
ARCHER LODGE – A home at 117 Amsterdam Drive, Clayton was destroyed by flames Thursday afternoon. The fire was reported as strong thunderstorms and gusty winds moved through the county,…

A ‘Simple Twist’ Of Fate Coming To Dunn
By Robert Jordan Dunn Daily Record DUNN – “Brought on by a simple twist of fate,” Dunn’s newest restaurant announced customers should see meals being served by year’s end. Simple…

Bullet Hole Found In Garage Door
CLAYTON – Johnston County deputies are investigating after a bullet hole was found in a Clayton-area home. On March 20th, a resident on Cooper Branch Road, off Little Creek Church…

School Board Will Vote Tuesday On Resolution Calling For $253.5 Million Bond Referendum
The Johnston County Public School Board is expected to vote Tuesday night on a Resolution asking Johnston County Commissioners to place a $253.5 million school construction bond referendum on the…

JCPS Celebrates District’s National Board Certified Teachers
Johnston County Public Schools honored the hard work of the district’s National Board Certified Teachers during the March Johnston County Board of Education meeting. JCPS had 7 educators complete their…

Revive Youth Conference Draws Over 500 People
CLAYTON – Clayton’s Fellowship Baptist Church, located on Atkinson Street in west Clayton, held the “Revive Youth Conference” on Saturday, March 26 – and, over 500 guests came by the…

$1 Million Win “Opens Opportunities” For Johnston County Man
CLAYTON – Bryan Lopez-Muruato of Clayton said he now sees a chance to start his own company one day with the help of a $1 million lottery prize. “I’m really…

Over $18,000 In Lumber Stolen From Construction Site
CLAYTON – Clayton Police are investigating the theft of a large quantity of building materials stolen from a construction site on S. Prospect Drive. The theft happened sometime Thursday afternoon,…

Search Warrant: Two People Fired Guns Into Car Killing Harley Shirley
CLAYTON – A copy of a search warrant just obtained by The Johnston County Report is shedding new light on a double shooting last month that killed a Clayton man…








