The Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is kicking off its annual Summer Reading Program on Saturday, June 10th, at the library located at 100 S Church St. The festivities will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Read on...
Join us to celebrate Chief Lee Barbee's 48 years of service to the Clayton Fire Department. All are welcome to join us for an open reception in the lobby of The Clayton Center. Additional Info...
The Town of Clayton is proud to offer its customers a powerful tool to keep track of their utility usage in real-time. Activate your tracker and learn more about this tool! Additional Info...
Local artist, Val Taylor, has won first place in this year's Clayton Visual Arts Paint the Town Competition. The winning piece, titled Clayton Painter, is now on display at Town Hall. Read on...
In light of the increasing rate of scams, the Clayton Police Department is offering a scam awareness training session on Wednesday, June 21. Read on...
Join us for the highly anticipated return of fireworks in Clayton on Saturday, July 1st. This hometown celebration features a variety of fun activities and attractions for all ages! Additional Info...
The Clayton Electric Department was excited to take part in the 24th Annual NCAMES Lineman's Rodeo, which was held at the Greenville Convention Center from May 16-18. Read on...
The Town of Clayton invites the community, stakeholders, and media representatives to attend and share their input at the unveiling of the Gateway 42 draft plan. Read on...
Lumos’ investment will build nearly 600 miles of 100% Fiber Optic Technology across the two counties, empowering residents with an ultra-fast network. Read on...
The Town of Clayton has recently invested in a new heavy truck lift that has resulted in significant productivity and efficiency gains, as well as substantial financial savings. Read on...
The Clayton Center is proud to host a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The event will include multiple community choir performances and a performance by Donna Washington, an award-winning storyteller. Additional Info...
The annual Square to Square Street Festival will take place on Saturday, May 20 from 10am - 2pm on Main Street.
Downtown Clayton will be filled with games, activities, food, and music from Town Square to Horne Square! Additional Info...
After 48 years of service with the Clayton Fire Department, Fire Chief Lee Barbee has retired from the department, effective May 1. Barbee has accepted a promotion to Deputy Town Manager, a position he has held as an interim since June 2021. Read on...
On April 18, National Lineman Appreciation Day, our public power community will join others across the state and the nation to honor and celebrate linemen and the difficult and important work they do to power our lives. Read on...
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. Read on...
This video presentation highlights the partnerships within our community and shows how Clayton continues to thrive as the Town grows. Additional Info...
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. Learn more...
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. Additional Info...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
