Clayton

Wake Deputy Injured In Johnston County Accident
CLAYTON – A Wake County deputy sheriff was injured in a three vehicle crash in Johnston County. The collision was reported at 5:28pm Friday on Buffalo Road at Jordan-Narron Road…

Car Strikes Large Boulders
CLAYTON – A car that failed to stop at a t-intersection Sunday morning was destroyed after colliding with several large boulders. It happened around 3:30am at the intersection of Lee…

Armed Robbers Hit Second Clayton Convenience Store
Clayton Police are asking for assistance locating two suspects responsible for two convenience store robberies in less than two weeks. Police are offering a reward for information leading to the…

Small Fire Intentionally Set In Backyard At State Trooper’s Home
CLAYTON – Johnston County authorities are investigating a suspicious fire in the backyard of a state trooper’s residence. Authorities don’t know if the trooper was specifically targeted. It happened at…

Town Of Clayton Bond Rating Upgraded
CLAYTON – Moody’s Investors Service announced that it has upgraded the rating on the Town of Clayton’s general obligation bonds from Aa2 to Aa1. Aa rated obligations are judged to…

JCPS Board Asks Commissioners For 11 Percent Budget Increase
Wants To Keep Projected $20 Million Fund Balance Asks Commissioners For Separate $3.6 Million Performance Bonus 1250 Fewer Students Expected Next School Year SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public School…

Clayton Police Need Help Identifying Two Armed Robbery Suspects
The Clayton Police Department is asking for help from the public to identify two armed robbery suspects. On Friday, May 14, around 10:35PM, Sandhu’s convenience store located at 1225 Amelia…

First Year JCPS Teachers Honored
Johnston County Public Schools named Ally Edwards as the district’s Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year at a virtual ceremony held recently. Edwards, a 2016 graduate of Corinth Holders…

Non-Typical Times Spur Partnership Success
In the face of a challenging year, a strong partnership emerged. JCI’s Pre-Employment Services program, in partnership with local grocery stores, has worked diligently to ensure that eligible high school…

River Dell Elementary Principal Named
Jenny Durko was named the principal of River Dell Elementary at the May Johnston County Board of Education meeting, effective June 7. Durko has served Johnston County Public Schools as…

Former Clayton Town Manager Receives $158,307 Severance
CLAYTON – For the second time in less than a year, an outgoing Clayton town manager has received a large severance package. JD Solomon became the interim town manager in…

Mother’s Day Tragedy: Details Released In Clayton Murder, Suicide
A young mother was shot and killed during a Mother’s Day murder-suicide in the Clayton city limits. On Sunday at 9:53pm, Clayton Police responded to a 911 call at 120…








