Clayton
Junior Women’s League Supports Next Generation Of Women Leaders
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield has awarded scholarships to five young women who are seniors at Johnston County high schools. Class of 2026 scholarship awards include:…
Man Charged After Assault At Clayton-Area Taco Bell
CLAYTON, N.C. — A 30-year-old Taco Bell employee was seriously injured during an assault outside the restaurant Saturday night, leading to the arrest of a 23-year-old Ahoskie man on a…
Firefighters Secure State Funding For Education
CLAYTON, N.C. – Two Clayton Fire Department members are earning support for their educational goals through scholarships from the North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association (NCSFA). The awards recognize their commitment…
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Impersonation Scam
CLAYTON, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a scam that left a 71-year-old Clayton woman out $3,000 after she was targeted by a caller impersonating a federal…
Clayton Library To Celebrate Grand Reopening July 11
CLAYTON, N.C. — After months of renovations, the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is ready to welcome the community back with a grand reopening celebration. The Town of Clayton will host the…
Authorities Investigating Death After Body Found In Parked Vehicle
CLAYTON, N.C. — A 24-year-old person was found dead inside a vehicle Sunday afternoon in Clayton in what police say appears to be a suicide. Officers with the Clayton Police…
Forged Check Investigation Leads Detectives To Suspect
CLAYTON, N.C. — An investigation into a counterfeit check cashed at a bank in the Flowers community has resulted in the arrest of a Fayetteville man on multiple felony charges.…
Saturday Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power In Northern Johnston County
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – Powerful thunderstorms packing heavy rain and strong winds swept through northern Johnston County on Saturday afternoon, toppling trees, knocking out power to thousands of homes and…
Deputy Captures Dirt Bike Rider Following Chase Near Clayton
CLAYTON, N.C. — A Clayton man is facing multiple charges after Johnston County deputies said he led them on a pursuit on a dirt bike before attempting to escape on…
79-Year-Old Woman Dies In Johnston County Wreck
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A 79-year-old Garner woman was killed in a head-on collision Wednesday morning on McLemore Road in the Cleveland community, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol.…
Clayton Employee Receives North Carolina’s Highest Civilian Honor
CLAYTON, N.C. – Ann Game, Revenue and Utility Customer Service Director for the Town of Clayton, is the recipient of North Carolina’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. The award…
Suspect Arrested After Smithfield Clerk Injured During Robbery
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Clayton man wanted for allegedly injuring a store clerk during a robbery in Smithfield has been arrested. Devante Jerrod Norman was taken into custody Tuesday night…
