Town of Clayton, Johnston County Enter Into 20 Year Wastewater Agreement
The Town of Clayton and County of Johnston have entered into a wastewater treatment agreement. In the next few weeks, the Town of Clayton will complete...
Tillis Co-Sponsors Bipartisan School Safety Bill
Would Establish Information Database on Safe School Design
On Tuesday, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), David Perdue (R-GA), Doug Jones (D-AL), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)...
Fire Destroys Two Campers
The Johnston County Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that destroyed two campers. The blaze was reported around 5:30pm Monday on Bakers Chapel Road...
More Than 40 People Facing Charges In Operation Crushed Ice
Over the past year, the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Division has conducted Operation Crushed Ice. The operation focused on high target drug...
Benson Police Searching For Shooting Suspect
Benson Police are searching for a 17 year-old suspect considered to be armed and dangerous who is wanted in connection for a shooting at...
Editorial: Why I Support The 2019 NC Farm Act (Part 1 of 3)
By: NC Senator Brent Jackson
Because of the nature of this year’s Farm Act, I think it is important to add some context concerning the...
Scam Costs Victim $4,000
A 71 year-old Johnston County woman lost $4,000 in a scam last month. The incident was reported to law enforcement last week but they...
Police Investigating Possible “Huffing” Death
Police are investigating the possible huffing death of a 29 year-old woman. The incident happened Saturday at 4359 Wilson's Mills Road in the Wilson's Mills...
Railroad Security Officers Watching Over Local Tracks
By: Scott Bolejack
Selma Mayor Cheryl Oliver has a cautionary tale for anyone thinking about walking along the town’s railroad tracks.
“The railroad has always taken...
Clayton Business Recognized For Flying American Flag
The September 2019 Good Business Award was presented Friday to Baker Thermal Solutions of Clayton. The Johnston County Marine Corps League Carry-On Detachment 1236 recognizes businesses...
