Clayton

Johnston County Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize
CLAYTON – Stephen Brady of Clayton tried his luck on a $30 scratch-off ticket and won a $1 million prize. Brady received his lucky Millionaire Maker ticket as a Christmas…

FFA Teams Recognized By Board Of Education
By: Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist SMITHFIELD – Students from Cleveland High, Corinth Holders High, and South Johnston High FFA chapters were recognized at the Johnston County Board of Education…

Car Hits Deputy’s Cruiser And Building
CLAYTON – A woman led Johnston County deputies on a brief chase this morning. It started with an incident in the 5100 block of Hogan’s Way off Old US Highway…

Fire Destroys High School Mobile Classroom
The Johnston County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of a Friday afternoon fire at Cleveland High School. At 3:35pm, the Cleveland, 50-210, and Wilson’s Mills Fire Departments responded…

Clayton Police Delivery Over 200 Gifts And Food To Families
On Tuesday, over 20 Clayton police officers and support staff delivered over 200 Christmas gifts, turkeys, and gift cards to eight families and 26 kids throughout the Town of Clayton.…

Family Pets Killed In Clayton House Fire
CLAYTON – A house fire Monday night heavily damaged a Clayton home and killed several family pets. The fire was reported in the Garrison subdivision. Firefighters said flames were coming…

Fire Marshal: Electrical Cord May Have Sparked Blaze
CLAYTON – The Johnston County Fire Marshal’s Office is urging residents to be cautious when using electrical cords. A fire that heavily damaged a Clayton-area home may have started as…

Clayton Resident Sentenced To Prison, Ordered To Pay $1.1 Million Restitution
NEW BERN – A Clayton, North Carolina man, Luis Angel Lozada, was sentenced Wednesday to 70 months in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiracy to commit health…

NC Teacher Of The Year Tours Johnston County Public Schools
By: Robin Koppen, JCPS Communication Specialist SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools welcomed North Carolina Teacher of the Year Eugenia Floyd to three of its schools, Selma Elementary, Smithfield-Selma High,…

Clayton Resident Receives UMO Lifetime Achievement Award
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive Alumni Association recently presented Billy Kornegay, from the Class of 1966, with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was given during the…

Newly Elected Clayton Council Members Sworn In
CLAYTON – On Monday night, three newly elected Town of Clayton Council Members took the Oath of Office. Andria Archer, Porter Casey, and Michael Sims are the newest members of…

Clayton Receives Upgraded Bond Ratings
CLAYTON – S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service released favorable evaluations on Nov. 19th for Clayton’s General Obligation Parks and Recreation bonds. S&P Global Ratings raised its long-term rating…








