School Board Names Interim West Clayton Elementary Principal, 3 Assistant Principals
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education approved four personnel changes during a special meeting held July 9. The personnel recommendations were...
Scammers Trick Victim Into Sending $20,000
CLAYTON – Two scammers tricked a retired Johnston County woman out of $20,000.
On July 3, the 73 year-old victim received an email that appeared...
JCSO: Man Charged With Sexual Exploitation
CLAYTON – A cybertip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force led to the arrest of a Johnston County man.
Alexander Richard Dunbar, age...
Clayton Fire Department Names New Fire Marshal
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton has announced the hiring of Michael Tatum as the new Fire Marshal. Following a thorough and comprehensive selection...
Johnston County Education Foundation Awards Over $90,000 In Student Scholarships
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Education Foundation (JCEF) has administered over $90,000 in student scholarships to the Johnston County Public Schools class of 2024. ...
Two Smithfield Men Charged In Clayton Business Break-in
CLAYTON – Two Smithfield residents are facing multiple charges after they reportedly broke into a Clayton-area business.
Joshua Shaun Holmes, age 31, of Broadway Street...
Two People Shot In Clayton
CLAYTON – Police are investigating an early morning shooting in the Clayton city limits. Around 3:00am today (Tuesday), officers were dispatched to a gunshot...
Kids Can Launch Into Learning With New Tablets At Clayton Library
CLAYTON – There are new innovative tools available in the Town of Clayton to help kids improve early literacy skills and promote learning year-round.
Hocutt-Ellington...
Lightning Strike Sparks House Fire In Clayton
CLAYTON - Heavy rain and pounding lightning resulted in at least one Johnston County house fire, Tuesday evening.A bolt of lightning struck a home...
Busy Intersection Will Be Widened To Ease Congestion
CLAYTON - A Clayton intersection known for backups and delays will receive additional turn lanes and other enhancements.
The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded...
