October 25, 2025
Clayton
Third Building To Make Thales Academy’s Flowers Plantation Largest By 2026–27
CLAYTON – Thales Academy at Flowers Plantation—one of the 13 campuses in the Thales Academy college preparatory network of K–12 independent schools located in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia—will be…
Local Flag Replacement Program Promotes Patriotism And Respect
CLAYTON – In a quiet but powerful show of patriotism, the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 71 has launched a unique flag replacement program that is making a…
KS Bank Welcomes Matt McLamb As Deposit Relationship Officer
SMITHFIELD – KS Bank, Inc. has announced the addition of Matt McLamb as their Deposit Relationship Officer. In this role, McLamb will help the bank generate new deposits while also…
Educator, Entrepreneur, Trailblazer: Johnston County’s Susie Jane Malone Dies At 104
Beloved Teacher and Role Model Leaves Lasting Legacy JOHNSTON COUNTY — Susie Jane Malone, a longtime Johnston County educator and entrepreneur who helped lead the integration of local schools, passed…
Free Swim Safety Lessons Offered To Kids
CLAYTON – Local children in foster care and underserved communities will now have access to free, life-saving swim lessons thanks to a new partnership between the Carolina Swims Foundation and…
Clayton Fitness To Become New Community Recreation Facility
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton has announced the purchase of Clayton Fitness, a longtime community landmark, which will be transformed into a new Town intergenerational community facility. The Town…
Hundreds Rally In Clayton For “No Kings” Protest
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Approximately 500 people gathered in Clayton Town Square on Saturday as part of the national “No Kings” day of protest, joining thousands across the country to voice…
Driver Accused In High-Speed Chase Nabbed At Home
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A 20-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly leading deputies on not one, but two high-speed chases just minutes apart early Wednesday morning. Steven Daniel Haze Starling,…
Report: Man Leads Deputies On Chase, Charged With DWI And Felony Fleeing
CLAYTON — A late-night traffic encounter turned into a high-speed pursuit after a Johnston County man allegedly fled from deputies while under the influence of alcohol. David Mark Ingram, 54,…
Police Identify Pedestrian Killed While Crossing Clayton Boulevard
CLAYTON — Authorities have identified the pedestrian who was fatally struck while crossing Clayton Boulevard (U.S. Highway 70 Business) last week. Johnny Galliher, 79, of Clayton, was hit by a…
Shining Bright: How Lights And Sound Power Every Shot At The Clayton Center
CLAYTON – From glowing beams of light to perfectly balanced sound, The Clayton Center creates a live experience that captivates every audience member. Behind the scenes, skilled technicians carefully coordinate…
Numbers Tell The Story, Thanks To Educational Initiative
CLAYTON – In Clayton, numbers show how resources support services and meet residents’ needs. Each figure in the budget provides insight into how departments operate and how programs are funded,…
