North Carolina’s Spooky Tales And Legends Come To Clayton
CLAYTON – A spooky side of North Carolina history is coming to Clayton just in time for Halloween. Join award-winning North Carolina storyteller and author Liz Z. Pardue for “Tarheel Terrors” from 7 –...
View ArticlePolice: Bomb Threat Call In Downtown Clayton Appears To Be Swatting
CLAYTON — A bomb threat prompted evacuations and a police search in downtown Clayton Saturday morning before investigators determined the call was likely a swatting incident. Clayton Police received...
View ArticleOfficials Cut Ribbon On Affordable Housing Project In Garner
GARNER, N.C. – Town of Garner and Wake County officials joined the Kelley Development Company and other dignitaries on Oct. 16 for the grand opening of the Tryon Station affordable housing development...
View ArticleAntioch Fire Department Plans First Trunk Or Treat
JOHNSTON COYNTY — The Antioch Fire Department will hold its first annual Trunk or Treat and Community Fun Night on Saturday, Oct. 24. The event will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Antioch Fire...
View ArticleBlackman’s Grove Baptist Church Plans BBQ Chicken, Harvest Sale
FOUR OAKS — Blackman’s Grove Baptist Church will hold its annual Harvest Sale on Saturday, Oct. 24, with barbecue chicken plates followed by an evening auction. Chicken plates will be served from 4 to...
View ArticleBenson Nites Team Returns To The Winner’s Circle In The N.C. State Fair...
RALEIGH – The Benson Nites team returned to the winner’s circle in the N.C. State Fair’s Tobacco Stringing Contest Friday, Oct. 17. The team, made up of Nancy Stewart, Susie Allen and Debbie Barbour,...
View ArticleNeuse Charter School Honor Society Chapter Earns National Recognition
MITHFIELD — Neuse Charter School’s National Honor Society chapter has received national recognition for its leadership, service and work within the school and community. The chapter was named a Chapter...
View ArticleBenson Man Accused Of Setting Fire To His Own Home
BENSON — A Benson man already facing charges in a separate mailbox fire case is now accused of setting fire to his own home. Isidoro Florest Molina, 45, of 1185 Benson-Hardee Road, was arrested Tuesday...
View ArticleMan Accused Of Two Thefts From Same Business
CLAYTON — A Clayton man awaiting trial on charges from an earlier arrest is now accused of stealing scrap aluminum twice from the same business. Zachary (Zachery) William Bernier, 42, of Clayton, was...
View ArticleFour Oaks Middle School Launches New Technology Student Association Chapter
FOUR OAKS — Four Oaks Middle School has launched its first Technology Student Association chapter, giving students a new way to explore technology, engineering, design and leadership. The organization,...
View ArticleKenly Nurse Among Leadership Academy Graduates Honored By NCNA
CONCORD, N.C. – A Kenly nurse was among those recently recognized during the North Carolina Nurses Association’s 119th Annual Convention held in Concord. Jamie Bunn of Kenly was named a member of the...
View ArticlePrinceton Man Dies After Motorcycle, Pickup Collide In Kenly
KENLY — A Princeton man died Wednesday night from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash earlier in the day in Kenly. The collision was reported around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Princeton...
View ArticleCar Hits Selma Bojangles, Two Parked Vehicles
SELMA — A driver was taken to the hospital Thursday morning after a vehicle struck the side of the Bojangles restaurant on U.S. 70, then hit two parked vehicles. The crash happened shortly before 9...
View ArticleFake $50 Bills Surface At Several Businesses
CLAYTON — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after counterfeit $50 bills were passed or attempted at several businesses in the Flowers community near Clayton. All of the incidents...
View ArticleNew Book Highlights Johnston County Women In Horse Community
BENSON — Five Johnston County equestrians are among 57 women whose stories are being preserved in a new book celebrating the experiences, lessons and relationships found in the horse community....
View ArticleJCC To Host Free Small Business Loan Workshop For Local Entrepreneurs
SMITHFIELD — Johnston Community College will host a free workshop later this month aimed at helping local entrepreneurs better understand business loans and what lenders look for before providing...
View ArticleClayton’s Terry Hicks Earns Second National Honor Of Season
SALEM, VA — Terry Hicks of Clayton, N.C. has earned another national honor following his latest 200-yard rushing performance for Hampden-Sydney College. Hicks, a senior running back, was named to the...
View Article‘No Kings’ Group Plans Clayton Rally Focused On Early Voting
CLAYTON — A local group that has organized previous “No Kings” demonstrations in Johnston County will return to Clayton on Oct. 17, this time with an increased focus on encouraging people to vote....
View ArticleFormer Benson Town Manager Keith Langdon Returns As Interim
BENSON — Former Benson Town Manager Keith Langdon is returning to Town Hall, more than 15 years after retiring, to serve as interim manager while the town searches for a permanent replacement. The...
View ArticleWorld Series Champions Honored By Archer Lodge, Congressman Brad Knott
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. — The Johnston County Little League 12U softball team returned to the spotlight, this time at Archer Lodge Town Hall, where players and coaches were honored for winning the 2026...
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