Fire Burns Vacant Apartments
A row of vacant single story apartments caught fire around midnight Thursday at 1015 S. Lombard Street across from West Clayton Elementary School.
The Clayton Fire Department was assisted by...
Town Of Clayton Considering 3.1 Percent Electric Rate Increase
The cost for electricity in the Clayton city limits could be going up on June 1st.
The Clayton Town Council will hold a public hearing on...
Fund Established To Help Family Of 8 Year-Old Killed In Accident
The Clayton community is rallying around a family whose 8 year-old daughter was killed in a tragic car accident Wednesday morning on Highway 42 East.
8 year-old Lucy...
1,076 Teachers Absent Wednesday
Johnston County Public School officials have announced that 1,076 teachers were absent on Wednesday, May 16th for the Teachers Rally at the NC General...
Scam Alert: Man Posing As Deputy Threatens Victims With Arrest
The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday they have received numerous reports from citizens who received scam calls today from a man giving the name Captain...
Recount Called For In County Commissioner Race
Commissioner Chad Stewart Increases Lead From 18 To 23 Votes
UPDATE: 12:45pm Friday The Johnston County Board of Elections will hold the recount at 8:30am...
Clayton School Wins State Championship In Emerging Sport
By: Shannon Mann
William Shakespeare might have summed it up best when he wrote in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, “Though she be but little, she is...
Clayton Town Vehicle Involved In Accident
A Town of Clayton work vehicle was involved in an accident today (Thursday) that sent a Clayton woman to the hospital with minor...
Delivery Driver Charged With Stealing $104,167 In Items
A delivery driver for a Clayton business is accused of stealing $104,167.91 in merchandise over a three year period then selling the items at...
$227.1 Million County Budget Keeps Property Tax Rate Unchanged
Johnston County Manager Rick Hester released his proposed 2018-2019 fiscal year budget to Johnston County Commissioners Thursday afternoon. The $227.1 million spending plan keeps the current 78...
