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). Additional Info...
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. Read on...
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. Read on...
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. Additional Info...
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. Read on...
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 on Oct. 3 through an upset bid process. Read on...
The Town of Clayton, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and Division of Public Health, is issuing an advisory while an active waterway clean-up and remediation for Little Creek between Main St to Lombard St/NC-42 W is underway. Read on...
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.” Read on...
Lifelong Clayton resident, Aldine Parrish, celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, September 10, surrounded by family, friends, and firefighters. Read on...
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. Read on...
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. Read on...
The Clayton Police Department has expanded its School Resource Officer Program, and for the first time in the Town’s history, a Clayton Police Officer will serve as the SRO for Clayton High School. Read on...
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. Read on...
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). Read on...
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. Read on...
Comedienne, author and singer Heather Land tells it like it is with sarcasm and southern charm. Her hilarious and witty "I ain't doin it" videos captured the attention of millions and made her an overnight social media sensation. Read on...
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. Read on...
The Town of Clayton has officially unveiled Donald “Clyde” Sinclair Park in honor of the former Harlem Globetrotter. The Town held a special ceremony to rename All-Star Park, located at 400 E. Front Street, to Donald “Clyde” Sinclair Park. Read on...
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. Read on...
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. Additional Info...
The Town has initiated a rezoning project to address zoning irregularities for 65 Town-owned properties that are currently under the wrong zoning districts. Per the UDC, the Town must rezone these 65 properties to the proper zoning district. Read on...
The Planning and Engineering Departments are announcing several changes effective July 1, 2022.
These changes are being made to streamline Town processes with the goal to better service the development community in the most efficient way possible. Read on...
Clayton has officially welcomed The Clayton Clovers Baseball Club to the Town.
The Clayton Clovers’ inaugural season will begin with their first home game at East Clayton Community Park on Monday, May 30. Read on...
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. Additional Info...
Clayton is sending three linemen to compete and judge in the 23rd Annual North Carolina Association of Municipal Electric Systems Lineman's Rodeo. Read on...
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. Learn more...
Earlier this month, the Town of Clayton welcomed Luke Bennett, 22, who is on a mission to complete the Mountains to Sea trail and raise awareness for the North Carolina Wildlife Federation along the way. Read on...
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. Read on...
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. Read on...
Early this week, the Town of Clayton Streets Department attended the largest annual truck show in the US, NTEA Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, Indiana. Read on...
The Town of Clayton officially began construction on the town’s new $200 million Sam's Branch Water Reclamation Facility. This momentous occasion was celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony on February 8th, 2022. Read on...
Four Clayton Police Officers received a level of recognition reserved for those who have taken action in the face of danger and saved an individual who, without immediate assistance, would have been in imminent danger of death. Read on...
Officer Johnson offers free security audits and active assailant training to local businesses and church groups. Programs are tailored to fit a group’s specific needs, strengths, and weaknesses. Read on...
The Town of Clayton and Clayton High School celebrated the completion of a new artificial turf field at a home varsity football game on Sept. 17. Read on...
Sam’s Branch Greenway in Clayton has been extended and now provides hikers, bikers, runners, and walkers with a path into Downtown Clayton. This extension creates new opportunities for exploration. Read on...
During the January 4, 2022, WRAL Restaurant Ratings, Monica Laliberte and 5 on Your Side stated that Jones Cafe is a “spot that shines above the rest.” Read on...
