October 25, 2025
Clayton
U.S. Postal Service Employee Arrested In Theft Investigation
CLAYTON – A U.S. Postal Service worker and former police officer has been arrested in connection with a mail theft and fraud investigation. James Cartwright, 51, of Clayton, was taken…
Library Card Opens A World For Every Student
CLAYTON – September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library invites students from kindergarten through high school to sign up for or renew their library cards. “A…
High-Speed Chase Ends In Arrest
CLAYTON — A Johnston County man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that covered multiple highways but ended safely without injuries. The incident began on…
Family Numbers Win Johnston County Man A $2 Million Powerball Prize
CLAYTON – Daryl Steinhoff of Clayton put together some family numbers for a Powerball ticket in Monday’s drawing and they won him a $2 million prize. “The next day I…
Air And Ground Search Leads To Arrests After Stolen Car Flees Police
CLAYTON – A police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended Tuesday in Clayton with one suspect arrested on the scene and another taken into custody later in Raleigh. According to…
Clayton Library Readers Log More Than 137,000 Minutes This Summer
CLAYTON – Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library celebrates a successful chapter in summer reading. Between July 1 and August 16, participants in the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge logged more than 137,000 minutes.…
Man Charged After Buying Trailer With Fake “Movie Money”
FOUR OAKS – A Pembroke man is facing felony charges after allegedly using counterfeit “movie prop” cash to purchase a utility trailer earlier this year, according to the Johnston County…
Lottery Ticket Purchased In Clayton Wins $2 Million In Labor Day Powerball Drawing
RALEIGH – The Labor Day Powerball drawing produced a $2 million prize on a ticket bought using Online Play in Clayton. The lucky winner bought a $3 Power Play ticket…
Clayton Man Accused Of Threatening Deputies During Domestic Incident
CLAYTON – A Clayton man was arrested last week after allegedly threatening to kill two Johnston County sheriff’s deputies who responded to a domestic disturbance at his home. Devin Wesley…
Local Filmmaker’s Short Movie To Premiere At PLJCS On Sept. 11
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Local filmmaker Char Vinar has announced the premiere of her independent short movie, “Black Honey,” on Thursday, September 11, starting at 5:00 p.m. in the Public Library…
Motorist Reports Being Shot At While Driving Near Clayton
CLAYTON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report from a Wake County man who says someone opened fire on him while he was driving near Clayton. The…
One Person Killed In Train-Car Collision In Downtown Clayton
CLAYTON – A Clayton man was killed Monday morning when a freight train collided with his vehicle in Downtown Clayton. The crash occurred around 10:50 a.m. at the Central Street…
