Clayton
Angier Resident Sentenced For Scheme To Defraud Medicaid System
Clayton resident awaiting sentencing for his role NEW BERN – An Angier, North Carolina man, Ruben Samuel Matos, was sentenced Wednesday to 42 months in prison and three years of…
Clayton Police Investigating Multiple Car Break-Ins, 3 Vehicle Thefts
Clayton Police are investigating approximately 40 car break-ins and three vehicle thefts. Police Chief Greg Tart said all 40 vehicles were left unlocked and the three stolen vehicles had the…
Drivers Hurt In Collision
CLAYTON – Two people were sent to the hospital following a two car collision shortly after 11:00am Tuesday. A southbound KIA passenger car drifted across the centerline on Pritchard Road…
Clayton Police Department Establishes Park And Trail Unit
CLAYTON – The Greenway trails in Clayton are one of the Town’s most popular attractions. Many pedestrians and cyclists frequent the trails daily. To keep these greenways safe and enjoyable,…
Break-Ins Reported At Two Clayton Restaurants
CLAYTON – Police are investigating two restaurant break-ins. Tuesday morning, a break-in was discovered at Don Beto’s Tacos at 10376 US 70 Highway Business West. A short time later, a…
Catalytic Converters Stolen From 5 Work Trucks
CLAYTON – Thieves stole catalytic converters from five vehicles parked outside Fastenal, located at 8928 US 70 Highway Business West, Suite 300 in Clayton. The thefts were discovered Monday morning.…
School Board Approves Personnel Changes
The Johnston County Public School Board on Tuesday unanimously approved the following recommendations made by Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy: Assistant Principals – Two-Year Contract Zoraida Bennett – Selma Middle Jennifer…
Johnston Co. Man Sentenced To 123 Months For Drug And Firearms Crimes
RALEIGH – A Johnston County man was sentenced July 27th to 123 months in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession of firearms in furtherance of…
Clayton Girl Scout Earns Silver Award
CLAYTON – Ashley Stone of Clayton has been awarded the Girl Scout Silver Award by Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines. The Girl Scout Silver Award is the second…
Riverwood Elementary Advisory Council Appointments
CLAYTON – At the request of Riverwood Elementary Principal Leigh White, the Johnston County school board has approved the appointment of three new members and the reappointment of two others.…
Smithfield Man Sentenced To Three Life Sentences
RALEIGH – A Smithfield man was sentenced Wednesday (today) in federal court to three consecutive life sentences in prison for conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion…
Johnston UNC Health Care Workers Protest COVID Vaccination Mandate
Approximately 25 protesters gathered Sunday afternoon in front of Johnston UNC Health in Smithfield to protest a recent decision by hospital administrators making COVID vaccinations mandatory for all employees. Hospital…
