Eagle Scout Kristian Chandler Recognized
An Eagle Scout Ceremony was held on June 20th at Camp Tuscarora near Four Oaks for Eagle Scout Kristian Chandler from Boy Scout Troop...
Beginning Monday, County And Municipal Face Mask Requirements Will Vary
SMITHFIELD - Executive Order #147 from Governor Roy Cooper now requires face masks or face coverings in all public places in North Carolina. On...
Johnston County Business Scammed Out Of $500,221
CLAYTON - A Johnston County business is reeling from the potential loss of more than a half million dollars after an employee fell victim...
1 Person Killed In Single Car Accident
The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car accident today (Thursday) that claimed the life of a Benson man. The single vehicle collision...
Clayton High Principal, Attorney Release Statement
Clayton High School Principal Dr. Bennett Jones and his attorney, W. Stacy Miller II of Raleigh, released a statement today following a financial settlement...
Woman Shot On Front Porch Of Home
CLAYTON - A shooting at a Clayton-area home is under investigation by Johnston County sheriff's detectives. The incident happened around 9:30pm Tuesday in the...
Election Board Postpones Primary Protest Hearing
SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Board of Elections has postponed a formal hearing on the District 1 race for the Johnston County Board of...
Free COVID-19 Testing Events Scheduled In Clayton, Benson
Two free community COVID-19 testing events will be taking place in Johnston County. Testing is free to the public and is available for all ages.
The...
Amanda Turner Is Johnston County’s Teacher Of The Year
Amanda Turner, a seventh grade teacher at Clayton Middle School has been named the 2020 Johnston County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. A total...
School Board Approves Financial Settlement With Clayton High Principal Dr. Bennett Jones
SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Board of Education emerged from closed session this afternoon and approved a financial and legal settlement with Clayton High...