Johnston Community College Requests $85 Million Bond Referendum From County Commissioners
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College President Dr. Vern L. Lindquist formally requested that County Commissioners approve a bond referendum in the amount of $85,000,000...
Man Sentenced To Prison For Killing Girlfriend
SMITHFIELD - A Johnston County man has been sentenced to prison for killing his girlfriend during a domestic violence incident. A jury found James...
Eagle Scout Garrett Petree Honored
CLAYTON – A BSA Eagle Court of Honor ceremony was held on April 13, 2024, for Garrett Daniel Petree of the Cleveland Community. Garrett...
Charges Filed In Clayton-Area Robbery
CLAYTON - The Johnston County Sheriff's Office has filed charges against two young suspects in connection with an armed robbery.
Demarion Oshay Hollenquest, 18, of...
Food Lion Recognizes Long-Term Associates For Their Dedicated Service
Five local associates celebrate over 30 years with the omnichannel grocery retailer
SALISBURY, NC – Food Lion is proud to announce more than 350 associates...
Economic Development Advisory Board Elects Aldridge As Chair
Longtime Clayton Business Leader Will Build on County’s Recent Job Wins JoOHNSTON COUNTY - Clayton businessman Ed Aldridge has been elected to serve as...
3 Vehicle Accident Causes Traffic Delays
CLAYTON – A three vehicle accident caused major traffic delays for motorists on Buffalo Road, Tuesday afternoon.
The accident happened at the intersection of Buffalo...
Clayton Names New Building Inspections Director
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton has announced the hiring of Barry Alston as the new Building Inspections Director.
Alston is responsible for leading a...
Dollar General Donates $15,000 To Clayton Library
CLAYTON – Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is expanding its reach in the Town of Clayton, thanks to a $15,000 donation made by Dollar General to...
Suspect Captured After High Speed Chase And Crash
CLAYTON - A 27 year-old man was arrested Monday afternoon after leading Johnston County deputies on a high speed chase. It started on NC...
