Three towns in the region get help with sprucing up
Main streets in three Triangle towns got a boost this week in sprucing up their downtowns.
Sept. 22, 2006
Police seek man in Smithfield shooting
Police are looking for a man suspected of shooting a Smithfield man in a quarrel over a woman.
Sept. 21, 2006
Saddle up for Mule Days, but mind your manners
Cowboys from as far away as the Mississippi River are rolling into this crossroads town of 3,200 today to celebrate the 57th annual Mule Days.
Sept. 21, 2006
A tasty bit of Clayton's history gobbled up in the maw of progress
Ever since he was a child, Jimmy Beasley, 28, remembers stopping by The Dairy King for a hot dog or a milkshake. On Wednesday and Thursday, he had the task of tearing apart the Clayton landmark.
Sept. 15, 2006
Farmer shoots would-be intruder
Jury will decide if action justified; man, 19, charged with attempted burglary.
Sept. 14, 2006
Victims of fatal wreck in Johnston identified
The state Highway Patrol has positively identified the two migrant farm workers who died from injuries they suffered in a car crash Sunday morning.
Sept. 14, 2006
Deaths in van capped brief, bleak quests for better lives
The migrant workers, most hailing from the same Mexican city, headed out Sunday morning to go to a Smithfield flea market in the blue Ford Econoline van that brought them to the area a few weeks earlier from the Mexican border.
Sept. 13, 2006
Van rollover took lives of 2 migrants
Passengers won't name driver, trooper says.
Sept. 12, 2006
Beloved mascot of Selma EMS dies
Workers saved, adopted injured pooch in 2000.
Aug. 31, 2006
Farmers market coming to downtown Smithfield
Johnston County will soon be sprouting a new farmers market in downtown Smithfield.
Aug. 29, 2006
Rudolph Howell, philanthropist
Smithfield man owned theaters, gave land to Johnston Community College.
Aug. 23, 2006
Clayton farm falls to progress
Site of steeplechase set for subdivision.
Aug. 22, 2006
Bone bits may explain 2 killings
A scientist studies bone fragments dug up in Johnston County to find out how two people died.
Aug. 20, 2006
Child abuser to serve 25 years
Young relative was repeatedly raped.
Aug. 18, 2006
Two teens remain in hospital after wreck
Two West Johnston High School volleyball players remained hospitalized Thursday after a car accident that killed a teammate.
Aug. 18, 2006
EPA plans to haul soil
Contaminated site has '07 target date.
Aug. 10, 2006
EPA proposes Selma site cleanup
The agency will hold a public hearing on ways to remove pollutants from part of 103 acres.
Aug. 8, 2006
Wreck injures 3, damages house
A car slammed into a house in Selma on Friday after a head-on collision with another vehicle, leaving three people seriously injured.
Aug. 5, 2006
Bridge construction will close I-40 lanes
Bridge construction for the U.S. 70 bypass around Clayton will require lane closings and traffic shifts on Interstate 40 east of Raleigh this weekend.
Aug. 4, 2006
Finale in Johnston case unites victim's, killer's families
Man agrees to plea arrangement, prison sentence in connection with 2005 drug deal gone awry.
Aug. 4, 2006
It's Camp Sweat-a-lot
On hottest days, campers trade sports for cooler pursuits.
Aug. 2, 2006
Clayton project moves forward
Planners approve 2,272-home tract.
Aug. 2, 2006
Clayton gets new police chief
Glen B. Allen worked in Wilson for 16 years and led Henderson's police force for nine.
Aug. 1, 2006
County attorney to lead association
J. Mark Payne has been elected president of the N.C. Association of County Attorneys.
July 28, 2006
Smithfield man dies in single-car crash
A single-car accident Tuesday night left a Smithfield man dead, according to the state Highway Patrol.
July 27, 2006
Clayton residents honor longtime doctor
Thomas Bass was the go-to person for ailments large and small for 46 years.
July 19, 2006
Woman finds her boyfriend shot dead
Former cop owned private police firm.
July 19, 2006
Clayton council OKs 282-unit subdivision
After more than two years, a 282-unit East Village subdivision near downtown Clayton finally got the go-ahead.
July 18, 2006
Attempted rape suspect had lurked for hours
Benson police say a woman who stepped outside for a late-night cigarette was attacked by a man who'd been lurking about her for hours.
July 18, 2006
Biases blur housing issue
As the Triangle's population soars, some towns are screening out new low-income housing in hopes of capturing a bigger slice of high-dollar development.
July 15, 2006
Death penalty sought in Johnston
Shaw accused in woman's death.
July 14, 2006
Satellite dish-maker wins tax incentives
Johnston County and the town of Smithfield voted Monday to grant satellite dish-maker Andrew Corp. nearly half a million dollars in economic incentives over the next five years.
July 11, 2006
Cleveland fights Clayton annexation in area
Residents of Johnston County's Cleveland community are protesting a possible 14-acre Clayton annexation.
July 7, 2006
Woman is charged in fatal hit-and-run
The state Highway Patrol arrested a Johnston County woman early Thursday morning on charges that she killed a man with her car and left the scene.
July 7, 2006
Patrol seeks driver in deadly hit-and-run
The state Highway Patrol is looking for a driver who struck a Clayton man and left him for dead Tuesday.
July 6, 2006
Boy killed in chase that ended in crash
An 11-year-old boy was killed Monday afternoon when the minivan his father was driving overturned during pursuit by state troopers.
July 4, 2006
Bike injury puts end to candidate's run
Cathy McCormick, 52, an unaffiliated challenger for Johnston County Register of Deeds, dropped out Wednesday to nurse injuries from a bike wreck.
June 29, 2006
Motorcycle accident kills Clayton man
A man riding motorcycles with his son died early Wednesday when he crashed on Guy Road.
June 29, 2006
Rain can't drown out gospel voices
Annual sing draws groups to Benson.
June 26, 2006
Ocean link in inland fossils
Shark teeth, whale bones show Johnston County's Atlantic past.
June 24, 2006
Plans for elementary debated
Addition isn't enough, some say.
June 21, 2006
Selma snags 11 drug suspects
Undercover work results in roundup.
June 21, 2006
Town finds money for library wing
Clayton will give and lend $51,000.
June 20, 2006
Man killed in Johnston shooting
A man was shot to death Saturday evening in northern Johnston County, according to the Johnston County sheriff's office.
June 18, 2006
Man charged in death of girlfriend's brother
A tiff over a Selma woman's Saturday evening company ended her brother's life and could cost her boyfriend his freedom.
June 12, 2006
Taxes, fees on the rise in Triangle
This is shaping up into an expensive year. Across the Triangle, nearly every local government is pitching some kind of tax increase or higher fees.
June 12, 2006
County fires chief planner
Johnston manager quiet on reasons.
June 10, 2006
Little inventors get huge reward
East Clayton kids win bonds, trip.
June 10, 2006
Woman is charged in fatal wreck
State Highway Patrol troopers have charged the driver they think caused a fatal wreck that killed a popular college professor near Clayton on Tuesday night.
May 27, 2006
NCSU prof dies in Clayton crash
Randy Rose, 52, is remembered as a popular teacher who did enzymes research.
May 25, 2006
Horse in stable condition at last
Like jockey Edgar Prado and Kentucky Derby champ Barbaro, Elizabeth Bohn and Jessi had hoped to be a winning team.
May 24, 2006
Mobile home fire causes explosion
A house exploded late Sunday morning after a fire ignited an oxygen tank stored in the home, officials said.
May 22, 2006
Australian preacher to speak at church
Christine Caine, a Christian preacher and author from Sydney, Australia, will be the guest speaker at Cleveland Community Church in Clayton this weekend.
May 20, 2006
Benson town attorney surrenders law license
Benson town attorney Donald A. Parker gave up his law license Tuesday, admitting that he had misappropriated money from a client.
May 17, 2006
Smithfield man gets 8-year sentence in killing
The victim was a childhood friend who spread an embarrassing story around town from years ago.
May 16, 2006
Autopsy on woman details brutal fight
The acid Renee Barnes' killer poured on her burned the clothing right off the Clayton mother's skin, according to her autopsy.
May 15, 2006
Victim sought police help
Former boyfriend charged in killing.
May 12, 2006
DA says he won't seek death penalty
Johnston County District Attorney Tom Lock told a judge he wouldn't ask a jury to execute Lynn Paddock, a Smithfield woman charged with killing her adopted son.
May 12, 2006
Probation officer honored for service
Johnston County Superior Court Judge Knox Jenkins honored a probation officer Thursday who had spent a year helping patrol war-torn Baghdad.
May 12, 2006
Man pleads guilty in Clayton plant rampage
Domestic dispute triggered outburst.
May 10, 2006
Ex-lover held in Clayton slaying
Washington police arrest him.
May 5, 2006
His skill turns hunters' quarry to trophies
The Word From - Smithfield.
May 2, 2006
Boy critically hurt in go-cart accident
A 4-year-old boy remained in critical condition Monday after falling off a go-cart Sunday evening, according to officials with the state Highway Patrol.
May 2, 2006
Housing project in Benson rejected
The town Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to reject a 176-unit project on land off N.C. 27 owned by Mayor Jerry McLamb, his brothers and Donald and Betty Byrd.
Apr. 28, 2006
Benson abuzz on mayor, project
Some say a plan for low-income housing would benefit Mayor McLamb and his family.
Apr. 27, 2006
Family, friends celebrate victim's life
Clayton woman's death still unsolved.
Apr. 26, 2006
Answers sought in woman's death
Clayton police quiz residents after a killing that followed vandalism.
Apr. 22, 2006
Clayton woman terrorized for a year, then found dead
Long before Ronda Renee Barnes was found dead in her home Wednesday, someone had been terrorizing her, family members say.
Apr. 21, 2006
Clayton mom found dead at home
The body of a mother of three is found. Her rental truck is missing.
Apr. 20, 2006
Clayton shooting under investigation
Johnston County sheriff's deputies are investigating a Monday night shooting that left a young man dead outside Clayton.
Apr. 19, 2006
Plea angers victim's family
Killer's good deeds shorten sentence.
Apr. 18, 2006
Jury to be chosen in Clayton slay case
Jury selection is set to begin today in the first-degree murder trial of Jonathan Jenkins, a born-again church leader police say was hired to kill Joseph Richard Vestal Jr. in 1998.
Apr. 17, 2006
Finances squeeze shelter
Carolyn Rhodes credits the Smithfield Rescue Mission with turning her life around. For much of the past 30 years, Rhodes lived on the streets, ensnared by addictions to alcohol and drugs.
Apr. 15, 2006
USDA program aids new theater, hurts old one
When Mickey Buffaloe, owner of the Howell movie theater in downtown Smithfield, learned that a 10-screen cineplex was headed to a nearby outlet mall, he grew worried.
Apr. 12, 2006
New projects may bring 6,000 to live in Clayton
Allen Mims is sitting in a doughnut hole of development.
Apr. 11, 2006
Clayton fire shuts U.S. 70, jams traffic
A fire that engulfed an abandoned gas station and two nearby businesses shut down U.S. 70 in Clayton for two hours Friday evening as firefighters fought the blaze.
Apr. 8, 2006
Teens charged in cemetery vandalism
Police this week charged two teenage boys with vandalizing a cemetery and graves earlier this month.
Apr. 2, 2006
Former cotton mill succumbs to fire
Several Selma-area fire departments responded to a blaze that gutted a long-closed cotton mill Saturday afternoon.
Apr. 2, 2006
Students suspended after protest
More than 40 students who walked out of Smithfield-Selma High School on Wednesday to protest a proposed immigration crackdown were suspended from school starting Thursday.
Apr. 2, 2006
Man found guilty in 2004 killing
Jeffrey Williams will spend the rest of his life in prison after a Johnston County jury found him guilty of murder Friday afternoon.
Apr. 2, 2006
Johnston considers zoning code change
Following confusion about landowners' rights to operate tractor pulls, rodeos and soccer fields in agricultural and residential areas of Johnston County, commissioners are considering an amendment to zoning codes.
Apr. 1, 2006
Teens leave class to protest
Smithfield rally about immigration.
Mar. 30, 2006
Selma police arrest man in mother's slaying
Suspect was once married to victim.
Mar. 30, 2006
Land will be bought for Johnston school
The Johnston County school board voted Wednesday to buy a tract of land in Wilders Township for an estimated $648,000.
Mar. 30, 2006
Police want to talk to man about slaying
Police are trying to find a man they want to question about the death of a young mother Saturday morning.
Mar. 29, 2006
Boy running across road is hit by car
A 12-year-old boy was injured Tuesday afternoon when he was struck by a car near his home north of Clayton.
Mar. 29, 2006
Neighbor describes fatal Selma shooting
A day after Torie Carpenter was shot dead in the doorway of her Selma apartment, her neighbor Bernita Dunn can't get the piercing gunshots out of her head.
Mar. 27, 2006
Girlfriend ties suspect to killing
Johnston woman testifies at trial.
Mar. 23, 2006
Tri-Motor owner still has high hopes
It seems not one of eBay's millions of bidders is willing to pay $2.7 million for an antique Ford Tri-Motor airplane.
Mar. 21, 2006
Bids flying for vintage plane
Smithfield man hopes to get $2.7 million in eBay auction.
Mar. 18, 2006
Smithfield auctions Ham & Yam
The town is taking bids on eBay to find a sponsor for the annual festival in May.
Mar. 18, 2006
Clayton may ease meeting rules
The Town Council will look at ways to make public comment more convenient.
Mar. 15, 2006
'I think this is going to be the flea market'
Cowboy suit salesman Javier Villa dreams of bringing a bit of West Coast Latino culture to North Carolina.
Mar. 14, 2006
Man hospitalized with gunshots
A man survived two gunshot wounds Saturday night; he was shot near a market in downtown Benson.
Mar. 13, 2006
Police seek suspects in grave vandalism
Police are trying to find the vandals who knocked over headstones and broke flower pots in a cemetery last week.
Mar. 12, 2006
Trash system changes weighed
Johnston says decals are abused.
Mar. 11, 2006
Police arrest man after a wild chase
Clayton police say a Johnston County man stole a sport utility vehicle, banged up a police cruiser and tried to outrun dozens of officers as he sped into Wake County on Tuesday.
Mar. 8, 2006
Young speeders sent to traffic school
Johnston County District Attorney Tom Lock is sending young speed demons back to school.
Mar. 3, 2006
Court full of fury for killer
He faces judge, victim's loved ones.
Feb. 24, 2006
Abused girl's mom reports to prison
A mother who ignored her daughter's complaints about being sexually abused by the mom's boyfriend went to prison this week for her part in the girl's abuse.
Feb. 23, 2006
Motorist wanted for ramming biker
Police are on the lookout for the driver of a car they say rammed into a motorcyclist last Friday and kept driving.
Feb. 23, 2006
Selma man arrested on peeping charge
Johnston County sheriff's deputies arrested a man they say tried to sneak a peek at women showering at a Smithfield retreat center.
Feb. 22, 2006
Selma board votes to close courtroom
In a 3-2 vote, Selma Town Council members voted this week to close the Selma District Courtroom.
Feb. 17, 2006
Bail set for accused in body parts case
Robert "Bobby" Bruce Pollard, accused of killing a man whose body was found buried in pieces under Pollard's Johnston County home, appeared in court briefly Wednesday, as a judge set his bail.
Feb. 16, 2006
Pickup driver dies in crash with van
An 81-year-old Selma man died Thursday when he drove into traffic and was struck by a van, authorities said.
Feb. 10, 2006
More remains found under shed
Investigators focus on saws, DNA test.
Feb. 7, 2006
Driver thrown from car; dies near home
A 37-year-old woman died in a crash early Saturday morning down the road from her home outside Clayton.
Feb. 6, 2006
Second tech park proposed
Clayton developer targets industry.
Feb. 3, 2006
Deputies arrest five in two break-ins
Sheriff's deputies have arrested five men they say tried to rob homeowners in Johnston County this week.
Feb. 3, 2006
Day-care worker isn't charged
Clayton police say that they think it was an accident that an infant was fed shards of glass at The Growing Child Childcare.
Feb. 1, 2006
Court clerk to seek another term
Superior Court Clerk Will Crocker will run again this fall for a job he has held for 28 years.
Feb. 1, 2006
Berkley may face death penalty
Prosecutors seek the punishment for the widow facing a murder charge.
Jan. 27, 2006
Hostage suspect had 3 gun arrests on record
The man accused of taking a hostage at the Caterpillar plant in Clayton on Monday had a security badge that allowed him access throughout the plant despite having been arrested three times for illegally carrying a gun in Wake County.
Jan. 25, 2006
Man indicted on child porn charges
A federal grand jury has indicted a Clayton man on charges of trading child pornography over the Internet.
Jan. 25, 2006
You can get someone's goat at this auction
The Word From - Smithfield.
Jan. 24, 2006
Cussin' at mule no jailin' offense
Crowd applauds judge's horse sense.
Jan. 21, 2006
Clayton police chief says he will retire
Chief of Police Gary Ragland officially announced his retirement this week after seven years as head of the town department.
Jan. 20, 2006
Lawyers nominate two for judge's seat
Lawyers from Johnston, Harnett and Lee counties picked two attorneys to be considered by Gov. Mike Easley to fill a district court judge's seat vacated in December.
Jan. 19, 2006
Schools plan divides board
Two in Clayton object to shuffle.
Jan. 17, 2006
Selma driver falls asleep, hits church
A driver fell asleep behind the wheel of his truck Monday morning and plowed into the side of a Selma church, smashing into bricks and damaging the structure, according to authorities.
Jan. 17, 2006
Truck hits church, does severe damage
A driver fell asleep behind the wheel of his truck Monday morning and plowed into the side of a Selma church, smashing into bricks and damaging the structure, according to authorities.
Jan. 17, 2006
Clayton man's hope hangs tough in Va. cell
On a muggy night seven years ago, police swarmed Derek Tice's apartment and took him to jail on charges of raping and murdering a woman he now says he never met.
Jan. 13, 2006
14 Aero protesters found guilty
Judge gives jail time to protesters of Aero Contractors in Smithfield -- unless they pay fines and serve probation.
Jan. 6, 2006
Rezoning for truck depot is rejected
Neighbors fought deal with farmer.
Jan. 4, 2006
Talk of police chief's resignation swirls
Most officials in Clayton mum.
Dec. 30, 2005
Clayton drops local hot line for 911
The plan to eliminate the town's seven-digit emergency number will cut staff positions.
Dec. 28, 2005
Lawyer: Widow not part of plot
Statements by Monique Berkley's attorney contradict investigators' theory of how her husband was slain.
Dec. 24, 2005
Selma restrictions on water still stand
Mandatory water restrictions remained in effect Friday after a midweek mishap that ruptured a main line and drained the town's water supply.
Dec. 23, 2005
Teens formed unlikely bond
Friends charged in Berkley's slaying.
Dec. 22, 2005
Selma low on water after pipe breaks
A water main break in Selma left many of the town's residents without water Wednesday.
Dec. 22, 2005
Quarry proposal adds to Selma's options
Residents might object to noise.
Dec. 22, 2005
Berkley frantic on 911 tape
About 3 minutes into call, suspect mentions her dying husband.
Dec. 21, 2005
Family's Web logs give glance into lives
The day after police charged her stepmother and former boyfriend with killing her father, Becky Berkley went on the Internet to let everyone know she and brother Zeke were in California with their mother.
Dec. 21, 2005
Excerpts from Monique Berkley's call to 911
Monique Berkley's 911 call to Wake County Emergency Management Services lasted for more than 15 minutes as the dispatcher tried to determine where she was and direct police and paramedics to her. The following are excerpts:
Dec. 21, 2005
Wife, her teen lover charged with killing husband in park
Police say Monique Berkley and two others planned the death of Paul Berkley.
Dec. 20, 2005
Clayton board OKs higher-end townhouses
Clayton reached a new height on the measuring stick of its growing housing market: pricey townhouses.
Dec. 20, 2005
Intricate arrest in Aug. '04 fatal DUI
Medical records, reconstruction of an accident lead to a Raleigh man's arrest in Brandon Sova's death.
Dec. 10, 2005
New Clayton council members sworn in
Michael Grannis joined Clayton town council incumbents Robert Ahlert and Bob Satterfield in taking oaths of office Monday.
Dec. 6, 2005
Web search forces mistrial
Juror in contempt; mother is charged in girl's rape case.
Dec. 3, 2005
Lead notices cause distress in Clayton
A notice sent to Clayton residents about high levels of lead in the drinking water of some homes sparked confusion and mild panic in the town this week.
Dec. 3, 2005
Brookhill Steeplechase land in Johnston up for sale
Development could add 5,500 people to Clayton.
Dec. 2, 2005
Johnston rape case goes to jury
A prior sex offender is charged in the sexual abuse of a girl, 12. He denies the accusations.
Dec. 2, 2005
Scenes from the Triangle
Cold weather and crowded stores couldn't get bargain hunters away from the Triangle's shopping meccas Friday. We caught up with a few.
Nov. 26, 2005
School land deal stalls in Clayton, fuels what-if talk
About the time Clayton students were squeezing into mobile classrooms on the first day of school this year, a developer pitched a plan for a 2,000-home subdivision that included land for a new school.
Nov. 23, 2005
Bypass puts an end to Cole Road
The N.C. Department of Transportation will permanently close Cole Road in Johnston County beginning Monday, weather permitting.
Nov. 23, 2005
Cole Road closure part of U.S. 70 work
SMITHFIELD - The state Department of Transportation will permanently close Cole Road in Johnston County beginning Monday, weather permitting.
Nov. 23, 2005
Study: Beef up fire department
Clayton response times fall short.
Nov. 22, 2005
Tax infractions result in arrest
The Department of Revenue cracked down on a Clayton business owner Friday for failure to collect and pay state and Johnston County sales tax.
Nov. 21, 2005
14 held after airport protest
Johnston tenant linked to CIA flight.
Nov. 19, 2005
Dude loses cool, pins it on mule
Docket sorts out Mule Days hijinks.
Nov. 19, 2005
Prosecutor to seek death in slaying
The Johnston County district attorney will seek the death penalty against Marcus Godwin, a Kenly man charged with killing Brandon Johnson in August.
Nov. 16, 2005
Defendant to receive psychological exam
Doctors will determine whether Kenneth Euell is competent enough to stand trial for murder in the death of his nephew after a high-speed crash in Smithfield last August.
Nov. 16, 2005
16-year-old must fix spray-paint damage
Daniel Sosa must pay to clean up and fix all the property he damaged while spray-painting his gang's name throughout Clayton last month.
Nov. 15, 2005
Missing boy, 2, safe after father killed
A 2-year-old boy who police thought might be in the care of a wanted murder suspect is safe, said Smithfield Police Capt. Bruce Gentry.
Nov. 15, 2005
Man ejected from truck in I-40 crash
A 22-year-old Wilmington man was airlifted to UNC Hospital after he was ejected from a pickup truck on Interstate 40 near Benson Sunday, the state Highway Patrol reported.
Nov. 15, 2005
Boy, 2, missing after fatal shooting
Police continued to search for a 2-year-old boy who may have been taken by his father after a shooting late Wednesday.
Nov. 12, 2005
Shotgun slaying tied to jealousy
Former boyfriend sought in Smithfield.
Nov. 11, 2005
Man hit, killed by train in Smithfield
A man was struck and killed by a train near North Street in Smithfield about 1:30 a.m. Thursday.
Nov. 11, 2005
Clayton - Work on boards pays off for Grannis
When Michael Grannis ran for Town Council and lost two years ago, he attributed it to being a relatively new guy in town.
Nov. 9, 2005
Benson - New mayor wants business
As director of Johnston Community College's Small Business Center, Don H. Johnson runs retreats and training sessions for many of the county's chambers of commerce and local entrepreneurs. But to challenger Jerry McLamb, Johnson has not done enough i
Nov. 9, 2005
Smithfield - Challenger elected to council
Incumbent Tharrington loses in only contested race.
Nov. 9, 2005
Selma - Mayor loses seat to newcomer
Hester, late add to the ballot, touts no-growth approach.
Nov. 9, 2005
Bushes munched, fenders crunched; town plans hunt
The Word From - South Smithfield.
Nov. 8, 2005
Clayton debates wi-fi
Council members weigh progress against expense, necessity.
Nov. 8, 2005
Break-in at school results in arrest
Police arrested a 19-year-old man officers say broke into a school and stole seven telephones and a camcorder Thursday night.
Nov. 5, 2005
Clayton project may shift traffic on I-40
As a part of construction on the U.S. 70 Bypass around Clayton, drivers may see traffic shifts and temporary lane closures, beginning today, on Interstate 40 between Exit 306 (existing U.S. 70) and Exit 312 (N.C. 42). Traffic is expected to be diver
Nov. 4, 2005
3 accused of thievery on the fly
Johnston County sheriff's deputies say they caught a trio of purse snatchers cruising through parking lots at N.C. 42 just off Interstate 40 Wednesday.
Nov. 4, 2005
In woman's garb, man robs a bank
A man disguised as a woman robbed a bank in Smithfield on Monday.
Nov. 1, 2005
Starks is serious this time
Michael Starks sought a seat on Clayton's Town Council six years ago on a whim.
Oct. 28, 2005
Whiting has yen to serveIncumbents hope to stick to the course - Robert Ahlert (10/22/2005)Incumbents hope to stick to the course - Bob Satterfield (10/22/2005)Clayton candidate quits contest (10/22/2005)Two vie for first council seats (10/14/2005)
Whiting has yen to serve
The pull to serve in a civic office tugged at Michael Whiting not long after his move to Clayton about three years ago.
Oct. 28, 2005
Starbucks buzz baffles Clayton
Residents say plain joe is norm.
Oct. 26, 2005
Incumbents hope to stick to the course - Robert Ahlert (10/22/2005)
Robert Ahlert is firm, informed and unforgivingly precise, thanks to his long employment at General Electric and for Jack Welch, the company's former CEO.
Oct. 22, 2005
Incumbents hope to stick to the course - Bob Satterfield (10/22/2005)
When Bob Satterfield's father and his family first moved to town about 70 years ago, they were dubbed "come here folks" because they weren't from Clayton.
Oct. 22, 2005
Clayton candidate quits contest (10/22/2005)
The Rev. Raymond C. Pittman withdrew his candidacy for Clayton Town Council Wednesday.
Oct. 22, 2005
Gangs spread to small towns
Experts say they won't last long. But local authorities are taking them seriously.
Oct. 21, 2005
Curling-iron burns prompt arrest
Johnston County Sheriff's deputies charged a Clayton woman with felony child abuse, accusing her of scalding her niece with a curling iron.
Oct. 19, 2005
Sentence short in toddler's death
A Johnston County stepfather pleads no contest after his attorney strikes a deal.
Oct. 19, 2005
Eclectic center creates a spark downtown
During the day and when the Town Council meets, a serious air pervades The Clayton Center. Town officials, developers gripping plans for future subdivisions and residents with bills to pay dominate the traffic to and from the building.
Oct. 18, 2005
Police catch accused robber
Action began after a car wreck.
Oct. 18, 2005
Drive-through saves robbery victims
A case of late-night munchies saved some Burger King employees from freezing to death.
Oct. 18, 2005
Man with Down syndrome left on bus
A small army of sheriff's deputies hunted Wednesday night for Marcus Dickens.
Oct. 14, 2005
Durham schools plan magnet, boundary changes
Durham Public Schools presented plans Thursday for the first major overhaul of its magnet programs and the most extensive shifting of school boundaries since the county and city districts merged 13 years ago.
Oct. 14, 2005
