Clayton Riverwalk on the Neuse Greenway Bridge Replacements

The Town of Clayton is excited to announce that the three bridges located along the Clayton Riverwalk on the Neuse Greenway near Riverwood will be replaced next year.

Pill Take-Back Event

Clayton Police Department recognizes March 19 - 29 as National Poison Prevention Week. The goal of this week is to increase community awareness of the dangers of misused prescription medication. 

Too often, unused and expired prescription drugs fi...

Lenetta Lucas Highlighted During WIC Week

NC 811 is proud to share the story of Lenetta Lucas in celebration of Women in Construction Week. 

In 2019 Lenetta Lucas lost her job, and her home and was unemployed for two years. She faced one of the toughest challenges in her life, but it led ...

Loop Road property Open House set for March 27

The Town of Clayton will hold an open house on Monday, March 27, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall to receive community input on a master plan for the development of a 120-acre property at the southeast corner of Loop Road and Covered Bridge Road.

T...

Clayton Earth Day Clean Up

Help us celebrate Earth Day in Clayton, NC on Saturday, April 22! Let's work together to clean up our roadways, parks, greenways, neighborhoods, and open spaces.

To sign up to participate in this event, use the online registration form.

Participant...

World Water Day 2023

The Town of Clayton is joining the NC Clean Water Education Partnership (CWEP) to recognize World Water Day. 

In honor of today, we encourage you to take a moment to learn more about CWEP's mission and explore the educational resources av...

Clayton 2022 Year in Review

This video presentation highlights the partnerships within our community and shows how Clayton continues to thrive as the Town grows.

Temporary chlorine only water begins March 1

Beginning March 1, the Johnston County Water Treatment Plant will temporarily stop feeding ammonia with chlorine for disinfection and start feeding chlorine only for all Johnston County water customers, which will affect Town of Clayton customers (except ...

Future of Downtown Clayton in public’s hands

The Town of Clayton is engaging the community to enhance its downtown area and set a clear vision for the future.

In an effort to make downtown more vibrant and thriving area, the Town is creating a new Downtown Master Plan. The plan will address issues su...

Town of Clayton 2023 Special Events

The Town of Clayton has announced a list of special events that the community can look forward to attending in 2023.  

Clayton annually hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including outdoor concerts, street festivals, and numerous holid...

NCDOT Hosting Open House Feb. 2 - N.C. 42 Widening

The N.C. Department of Transportation is inviting public feedback on its updated plans to widen and improve N.C. 42 in Clayton.

Town earns Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Finance Department's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2021 has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States (GFOA).

Groundbreaking held for Ranch Road Extension

The Town of Clayton, in conjunction with the N.C. Department of Transportation, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 1 to celebrate the launch of the Ranch Road extension project. 

The extension of Ranch Road will create a direct route between U...

American Rivers Names NC's Neuse River the 2022 River of The Year

Clayton is thrilled to share that NC's Neuse River is the American Rivers River of The Year 2022! We're proud to highlight our Water Resources Staff and thank them for their commitment to providing clean water and supporting river health.

Clayton Public Power Conducts Apprenticeship

The Town of Clayton Electric Department is partnering with the NCWorks NextGen Program to provide apprenticeship opportunities to eligible youth who are interested in pursuing a career in the electric field.  

The program focuses on providing youn...

Clayton sells regional pretreatment facility to Novo Nordisk for $34 million

The Clayton Town Council has accepted a $34.25 million bid from Novo Nordisk to purchase the R. Steven Biggs Regional Wastewater Pretreatment Facility.  

The bid was unanimously accepted by the council during their regular meeting on Oct. 3 throug...

Recreational Water Advisory Issued for Little Creek

The Town of Clayton, in conjunction with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, is issuing a precautionary advisory while an active waterway clean-up and remediation for Little Creek between Main Street to Lomba...

Clayton Youth Council Launches Community Service Initiative

Clayton Youth Council members from Johnston County high schools have committed to volunteering 1,000 hours by the end of the 2022-2023 school year through their community service initiative, “The Art of Coming Together.”  

Clay...

Clayton Fire Department Celebrates Lifelong Resident's 100th Birthday

Lifelong Clayton resident, Aldine Parrish, celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 10, surrounded by family, friends, and firefighters.   

Mrs. Parrish was born on Sept. 13, 1922, and throughout the last century, she has collecte...

Town of Clayton hires new Town Manager

The Clayton Town Council has selected Rich Cappola to serve as the next town manager. The council voted unanimously to appoint Cappola during their meeting on Sept. 6. 

Cappola has served as the interim town manager since May 2021. For the past fi...

Clayton Town Council names new Town Clerk

Heidi Holland has been selected to serve as the new town clerk for the Town of Clayton.  

Holland has served as the deputy town clerk for the town for the past four years and as both the deputy town clerk and the executive assistant to the town ma...

Clayton SRO Program expands to serve seven area schools

The Clayton Police Department has expanded its School Resource Officer (SRO) Program, and for the first time in the Town’s history, a Clayton Police Officer will serve as the SRO for Clayton High School.  

The Clayton Town Council has ap...

Town of Clayton Welcomes Allen Turnage as New Electric Director

Clayton, North Carolina has upgraded retail recruitment with Retail Strategies

Clayton, North Carolina has upgraded its retail recruitment service to include Downtown Strategies.

Johnston County's First All-Girls Robotics Team Volunteers Over 500 Hours in Local Communities

G-Force Robotics, the first high school all-girls robotics team in Johnston County, is making a positive impact within the Clayton community. The team of 12 young women is the largest all-girls robotics team in North Carolina. While hard at work coding, b...

Town expands workforce with on-the-job classroom

The Town of Clayton has welcomed two apprentices to its Water Resources Department, Michael Ratley and Ilona Williams, thanks to a program through the North Carolina Rural Water Association (NCRWA).

The two-year training program provides the educa...

New youth theatrical group to debut in Clayton

The Clayton Center is now the home of a new, community-focused theatre company thanks to the efforts of two Clayton High School (CHS) educators, Andrew Wade and Ann Meigs. 

Wade, the artistic director, has been a performer professionally for the p...

International System Administrator’s Appreciation Day

The Town of Clayton is thrilled to recognize today as International System Administrator’s Appreciation Day! This holiday celebrates the professionals who are working around the clock in order to keep our digital world running. System administrators are t...

National Intern Day

The Town of Clayton is excited to celebrate National Intern Day. The Town’s Summer Intern Program provides college students with opportunities to gain experience in their field of interest, make professional connections, and explore a career in ...

Family Uses Love of Reading to Honor Son's Memory

The books at Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library have many stories to tell. Because of the compassion and generosity of one local family, the library’s collection of books and stories is growing.  

Bryant and Kara Carroll are the parents of two daug...

Municipal Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The official Municipal Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Monday, July 18, 2022. Clayton Parks and Recreation extends many thanks everyone who helped bring this project to life and is excited to share this space with the community.

Parcels adjacent to Town of Clayton properties

The Town has initiated a rezoning project to address zoning irregularities for 65 Town-owned properties that are currently under the wrong zoning district(s). Per the Town of Clayton’s Unified Development Code, the Town must rezone these 65 prop...

The Planning and Engineering Departments Announce Several Development Process Changes

Historic Clayton Center Heading In New Direction

The historic Clayton Center, located in downtown Clayton, is under new leadership and is looking to head in new and exciting directions.

Steven Langston, a 19-year staff member, has been named the Interim Director of The Clayton Center by the Town of Clayt...

Town of Clayton welcomes John Mack as Director of Information Systems

John Mack began his new role as the Director of Information Systems (IS) on May 23. Mack will be the first IS Director the Town has had in nearly 12 years. The last person to serve in this role for the Town was Chief Information Officer Angela Tousey, who...

2022 Clayton Pedestrian Plan Draft

Town of Clayton staff and the consultant (Alta Planning + Design) will be at the Farmers' Market on Saturday, June 4, to gather additional input, provide more information, and answer any questions the public may have about this plan.

Clayton Electric Department Competes at Lineman's Rodeo

Clayton is sending three linemen to compete and judge in the 23rd Annual North Carolina Association of Municipal Electric Systems Lineman's Rodeo. The NCAMES is a non-profit association and an affiliate of the NC League of Municipalities. NCAMES ...

Town Launches Codify Clayton Project

The Codify Clayton project is an initiative being undertaken by the Town to review and update its Unified Development Code, which establishes basic rules for how land may be used.

Family Night in Downtown Clayton

Town of Clayton Recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider

The Town of Clayton has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service.

Clayton Public Power earned the Gold RP3 designation, which lasts for thre...

Section of Sam’s Branch Greenway closing Monday, April 18

Beginning Monday, April 18, the section of the Sam’s Branch Greenway between Covered Bridge Road and the Ashcroft Subdivision will be closing to the public.  

The closure is needed as a public safety measure, while a new transmission pipeline is p...

Municipal Park Groundbreaking

Clayton residents will soon see the beginning stages of construction on the new Municipal Park in Downtown Clayton.

Municipal Park, located at 325 McCullers St., is the Town’s first and oldest park, with many of its current features dating back to the earl...

Clayton Police Help Businesses Create Emergency Action Plans

People often ask themselves, “What would I do in an emergency?” It is hard to know the answer to that question if you have never faced danger. It’s even more difficult in the context of a business, church, school, or community organization. Officer Neal J...

Clayton High Partners with Town on New Artificial Turf Field

The new field is part of a partnership between the Town and the high school, which will help expand recreational and community involvement opportunities for both parties.

The Town of Clayton and Clayton High School celebrated the completion of a new artifi...

Twitty and Lynn Salute Conway and Loretta

There's never been a more dynamic country music duo than Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. And now, the torch has been passed to the next generation. 

Tayla Lynn and Tre Twitty present a Salute to Conway and Loretta and deliver their grandparents’ s...

The Collingsworth Family

Excitement, musical excellence and an emphasis on family is what you can expect when you spend an evening with The Collingsworth Family on Friday, September 22, at 8:00pm.

The group had its beginnings when they performed together as musicians for a Michiga...

An Evening with Joe Bob Briggs, April 22

Barbour Shop Creative presents An Evening with Joe Bob Briggs, America's drive-in movie critic, on Saturday, April 22, at 8:00pm. Join Joe Bob as he reviews "the history of rednecks in America as told through...grindhouse and mainstream movies."...

Auditorium gets a fresh coat of paint

Meet our staff: Paul Barton

Country duo Thompson Square come to town April 15

Tickets are on sale now for country music duo Thompson Square in concert on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Everyone remembers where they were the first time they heard Thompson Square. It’s been a decade since the husband-and-wife team of Keifer and Shawna Thom...

Steven Curtis Chapman "Still"

Steven Curtis Chapman is bringing brand new music on his upcoming tour, “Still.” He will encourage you through his music and inspire you through his stories. And in addition to new music, he will “still” perform his...

Latin Grammy nominee Gina Chavez performs on March 31

In an industry that looks to define artists, Gina Chávez refuses to fit into a box. From features on NPR’s Tiny Desk to Brené Brown to Colbert, this talented, passionate musician has become a force to be reckoned with.

Chávez — a truly independent recordin...

Spend a Sunday evening with the music of The Isaacs

Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 18, for the Sunday, April 23, concert by multi-award winning family band The Isaacs. The Grand Ole Opry members will perform their unique blend of bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk, country, and southern gospel.

The Nashvill...

Clayton Center Introduces Over 900 Students to Performing Arts

The Clayton Center was thrilled to welcome over 900 local elementary school students to its auditorium for the new School Stage Series.   

The free performing arts experience was funded in part through a North Carolina Arts Council Grassr...

Clayton’s Sculpture Trail Decorates Downtown with Stories from Across America

One of the most visible and celebrated public art initiatives in Clayton is the Annual Downtown Sculpture Trail. 

The Clayton Public Art Advisory Board received more than 80 applications from across the country for this year’s trail. The...

A Deep Dive into the Municipal Park Splash Pad

Municipal Park re-opened in early July 2022 and unveiled the Town of Clayton’s first splash pad. This highly anticipated feature provides the community with a unique play experience that is inclusive, thoughtfully designed, and refreshingly fun....

Take Me Out to The Clayton Clovers Ballgame

Clayton has officially welcomed The Clayton Clovers Baseball Club to the Town. 

The Clayton Clovers’ inaugural season will begin with their first home game on Monday, May 30. The team will play against the Fuquay-Varina Twins at 6:30 p.m...

Hiking for Habitat: Luke Bennet Hikes Through Clayton to Raise Awareness for Wildlife Conservation

Clayton's greenways connect us to destinations, nature, and each other. Many locals and visitors enjoy these trails while running, biking, or leisurely strolling. For those who desire fresh air and green scenery, Clayton's greenways are the place to be. H...

2023 Reading Challenge

The library is excited to announce the 2023 reading challenge!

Introducing Kanopy

Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Introduces Kanopy

Anyone with a HEML library card can now enjoy free video streaming with Kanopy. Kanopy is a video stream­ing plat­form ded­i­cat­ed to enriching and thought-provoking content. Discover a vast selection of...

New Red Card

The Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library will be joining NC Cardinal this Spring! All current library users must update their current card information and get the new RED CARD by December 31, 2022. All cardholders with 22100-cards will lose access to the HEM...

Free Library Cards for all Johnston County Residents

Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 8, the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library will no longer charge an out-of-town usage fee for persons residing in Johnston County.

Municipal Park Ground Breaking

Dean Penny receives the Larry Bailey Award

Congratulations to Dean Penny for receiving the Larry Bailey Award on behalf of the Clayton Community Recreation Foundation. 

Mr. Penny has been on the Clayton Community Recreation Foundation board for over 15 years and is the forerunner for the C...

Proposed Municipal Park improvements

On Wednesday, November 10, a special Town Council meeting was held to address the proposed Municipal Park improvements and the progress of Clayton's Parks and Recreation Bond. 

Here are two images that were presented to Council during the...

CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal

The purpose of this public comment portal is to receive comments regarding an agency's compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments ca...

Clayton Police Department Lt. Kilpatrick Graduates from Administrative Officers Management Program

Congratulations to Lt. Bill Kilpatrick who graduated from the 94th session of the Administrative Officers Management Program (AOMP) at NC State University. AOMP is a 12-week intensive academic program where graduates earn 15 hours of college credits (9 un...

Sgt. Marquis Receives 5-Star Credible Leader Certificate

The Clayton Police Department would like to congratulate our own Sgt. Marquis on receiving his 5-Star Credible Leader Certificate.

A 5-Star Credible Leader is powerful and admired by those they influence. They usually achieve results not through the old-fa...

Bike & Walk To School Day

Thank you to everyone who joined Clayton Police Department on October 4 for Cooper Academy: A College Prep Elementary School Bike/Walk to School Day! Our officers appreciated this opportunity to connect with the community and students.  

This annu...

Meridian Center Rezoning, 2022-54-RZ

Proposed Work: To Rezone Parcel from I-1 And PD-C to O-I to accommodate office space for vacant 30,000sqft building.Address/Location: 935 Shotwell Rd.

Acreage of Property: 6.65

Parcel ID #: 05602006J

Applicant: Meridian Building Investment, LLC

Staff Contact:...

Malachite Voyager

By Glenn Zweygardt of Alred Station, NY
Location: Town Square

Process

By Christian Happel of Wimauma, FL
Location: Town Square

Floramingo

By Joni Youngkins-Herzog of Athens, GA
Location: Horne Square

Swinging II

By Jack Howard-Potter of New York, NY
Location: Horne Square

Particle II

By Christian Happel of Wimauma, FL
Location: Horne Square

Valkyrie

By Jack Howard-Potter New York, NY
Location: Horne Square

Sun Twist

By Sun Twist of New Albany, PA
Location: Clayton Community Center

On Two Wheels

By Jason Morris of Lillington, NC
Location: Mannings Restaurant

Colorful Giraffe

By Jonathan Bowling of Greenville, NC
Location: Front Street Roundabout

Self-Portrait

By Adam Walls of Tryon, NC
Location: Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library

Magic Man

By Jason Morris of Lillington, NC
Location: Mannings Restaurant

Torch

By Phil Hathcock of Cary, NC
Location: The Yellow House