As part of National Arts and Humanities Month, celebrated throughout October, Clayton Visual Arts (CVA)
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Clayton Visual Arts Announces Capturing Clayton 2024 Contest Winner
As part of National Arts and Humanities Month, celebrated throughout October, Clayton Visual Arts (CVA) proudly announces Al White as the first-place winner of Capturing Clayton 2024, its biannual photography…
Accepting Applications for Open Advisory Board Positions
We wouldn’t be the Town we are without advisory boards. By volunteering your time, experience and skills you can serve your community in many ways. One great way is serving…
Clayton Police Collecting Items for Western NC
In response to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, The Town of Clayton and the Clayton Police Department are partnering with other Johnston County agencies to…
Clayton Library Cooks up Excitement with New Cooking Programs
Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is looking to expand its offerings by introducing more programs centered around cooking. Staff notice a growing interest from the community and are actively exploring ways to…
Clayton Fire Department’s Meet Us Monthly Feature – October 2024
It is the first Monday of October, which means we are recognizing another valued member of our team during #MeetUsMonthly. Firefighter Rena Smith-Seitz has eight years of experience as…
YaYa’s Amateur Night Auditions
The Clayton Center and Book Black Women announce auditions for the Yaya’s Amateur Night, an open-mic competition, on November 2, 12:00pm to 4:00pm at The Clayton Center. The Yaya’s Amateur…
Clayton welcomes new Deputy Town Manager
The Town of Clayton welcomes Courtney Tanner as the newest addition to its leadership team, where she will serve as Deputy Town Manager. Tanner brings more than 20 years of…
Battle of the Badges Recap: Clayton Fire vs. Police
Bragging rights were on the line as the Clayton Fire Department competed against the Clayton Police Department in the Battle of the Badges. It ended in a friendly 5-5 tie,…
Johnston County Flags for Heroes Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Johnston County Flags for Heroes 2024 is returning for its 5th annual event to honor individuals in our community who have been inspirational or impactful. More than 1,500 flags are…
Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library “Boo-sts” Its Collection with Halloween Costumes
Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is expanding its collection in an unexpected way. Typically known for its books, CDs, and DVDs, it’s currently accepting donations for the Halloween Costume Swap, offering a…