Local School Embraces Disciplinary Program

The principal’s office is a lonely place in at least one Johnston County elementary school.

Clayton Student ‘Reaches New Height’ To Raise Money For Red Cross

Clayton High School student Natalie Davis, a candidate to become Johnston County’s Queen of Hearts, plans to “reach new heights”…

N.C. Superintendent To Speak At Local Charter School

As part of the school’s international curriculum, North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson will speak with fourth- and…

Plans for Ethanol Plant Withdrawn, NAACP Asks Selma Mayor For Apology

Days after plans for a new Selma ethanol plant were scrapped, the NAACP of South Central Wake County Tuesday night…

Crews Restore Restaurant Damaged In Plane Crash

Partial demolition is underway at a Clayton restaurant damaged in September when a single-engine plane crashed into the building. Crews…

Johnston Reports Third Highest Meth Labs in State

Meth, an illegal stimulant made from common household goods, remained a problem in some of North Carolina’s rural counties, according…

Mother’s Unlimited Inc. Hosts Open House

Just like the commonly known proverb, “It takes a villiage to raise a child,” some Johnston County mom’s are doing…

High School Students Collect Can Tabs for Local Charity

A group of local high school students are collecting can tabs at a local grocery store for families living at…

Student Organizes Life-Saving-Device Donation for School

After learning that his school did not have a cardiac defibrillator, 13-year-old Jacob Taylor made it a priority to get…

Artist-in-Schools Program Takes Learning ‘Beyond Classroom’

They do not have guitars, drums or a piano. There is not bass, no back-up disc jockey and no compact…

Traveling Film Festival Makes Stop In Clayton

A traveling film festival made a stop at The Clayton Center on Thursday, Feb. 7 spotlighting twelve short films created…

Clayton Voters May Not See All Candidates on Ballot In New Election

Clayton residents may not see all five of their town council candidates back on the ballot for its new election.…

JCC Celebrates Cultural Diversity

Some local college students had the chance to travel the world—in just one day.

Comedy Club Opens In Clayton

A new comedy club opening in February in Johnston County likely will tickle a few funny bones.

Landscapers, Nurseries Offer Planting Advice During Water Restrictions

Newly-passed water restrictions are forcing some avid gardeners to think outside the planter box.

Traveling Film Festival Will Stop In Clayton

Johnston Community College Celebrates Diversity

Some local college students had the chance to travel the world—in just one day.

Mothers Unlimited Inc. Provides Support For Clayton Parents

Just like the commonly known proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” some Johnston County mom’s are doing…

School Poster Contest Highlights Drought Concerns

“The impact of the drought made this year’s conservation poster contest a very timely one,” said Susan Watson-Woodard, Education Specialist.…

Selma Elementary Students Go Bi-Lingual

Students in this Selma Elementary class do things a little differently. In the morning, the lessons are taught in English.…