A Kenly man was arrested Thursday afternoon after Johnston County Sheriff’s Office deputies executed a search warrant at a ...

Former North Carolina Rep. and longtime Johnston County public servant James H. “J.H.” Langdon Jr. died April 30 at his home.

Fifteen elementary school teams, including 14 from Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS), participated in the 2026 Elementary ...

Smithfield’s newest police officer has four legs — and needs a name. The Smithfield Police Department is asking the community ...

An 81-year-old man says he lost $4,000 after falling victim to a scam involving a fake text message claiming to be from ...

The wait is over. The Downtown Clayton Concert Series returns for the season opener with The Blackwater Band. This free ...

Investigators with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Thursday afternoon in connection with an ...

A Johnston County man arrested in 2024 on multiple sex offense charges involving a minor has now been convicted and sentenced ...

By Taylor Harris NC Department of Agriculture SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Cucumbers are not only a staple at farms and markets across ...

Residents now have a new place to gather, celebrate, and connect following the opening of the Town of Micro Community Center, ...

Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is expanding access to local history with a new digital resource featuring The Clayton News ...

A former Johnston County social services employee who admitted to stealing more than $100,000 in food assistance benefits ...