Clayton News

The Johnston County Association of Chambers of Commerce and Johnston Community College are accepting applications for the next Leadership Johnston class.

An autopsy shows the body of a Clayton woman found inside her car after it was towed to an impound lot had a blood-alcohol level of 0.18 percent, and suggests she may not have lived long after the crash.

Daniel Louis Dunn, 21, of 31 Futrell Road, Selma, was arrested May 2 and charged with possession of a stolen firearm and violating a domestic protection order.

First Missionary Baptist Church will host a three-on-three basketball tournament and recreation day 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at 403 E. Caswell St., Smithfield.

Clayton Rotary clubs and Cleveland School Rotary Club are looking for local families who are willing to host a Youth Exchange student.

Lee L. Saad Construction acquired the 4,998-square-foot general retail building at 11999 US Hwy 70 Bus.

It quickly became his passion. "He enjoyed it so much I let him take over the whole house," Cheryl said.

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The NC Museum of Natural Sciences has some exciting opportunities for educators this summer! Join us for a workshop this July.

David and Elizabeth Durham of Clayton announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaitlyn Victoria Durham to Christopher Alan Davis, son of Gregory and Delaina Davis of Wilson.

A country breakfast is scheduled from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at New Zealand Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church, 5312 Meadowbrook Road in the Meadow community.

Brien Knight of Home Design Custom Builders in Clayton has completed coursework to receive the Accredited Master Builder designation.

Senate leaders say the tax overhaul is necessary to create a more stable and fair system and they encouraged taxpayers to test drive the plan by using an online calculator to personalize the results.

"I feel in my soul that in just a few years, we will not be discriminated against – that we will have all the rights of our heterosexual friends nationwide and in North Carolina," she said.

The owner said she tried to give the animals to the Wake County Animal Shelter, but they were too full and she was afraid they would be put down.

Johnston Community College has openings in the following summer camps for students in grades 3-12. For more information, or to register, call 919-464-2421 or visit www.johnstoncc.edu/summercamps . – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 17-21 at the Cleveland Center, 9046 Cleveland Road in the Cleveland community.

A local government group says Johnston County businesses aren't using a benefit that would save them money when importing and exporting goods.

Navy Seaman Pablo E. Guerrero has completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

On April 25, Raleigh officially opened the lower section of the Neuse River Greenway, which runs from the future Horseshoe Farm Park off U.S. 401 along the river across the county line to a five-mile greenway in Clayton.

A spring shopping expo is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Grace Community Assembly of God Church, 923 E. Booker Dairy Road, Smithfield.