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Clayton Sculpture Trail Unveils Largest Exhibit to Date
The 2026–2027 Clayton Sculpture Trail is now open, bringing 15 new sculptures to locations across Town. This year’s exhibit is the largest and most competitive yet with the Public…
Clayton Library Continues Bridging Generations Together
At the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library, the story is not just found in books. It is found in the people who walk through the doors each day. For Library Associate Mardia…
Seven Awards Highlight Clayton’s Success in Public Communication
The Town of Clayton Communication and Outreach Department is the recipient of seven awards from the North Carolina City and County Communicators Excellence in Communications Awards. The awards were presented…
Corbett Road Annexation, 2026-033-ANX
Request to annex approximately 108.53 acres of land. Existing zoning district is Residential Large Lot (RLL) with a proposed Town zoning of Public Facilities (PUB). NC PIN: 164700-85-1743Johnston County Tax ID: 05E99019ELocation:…
Jack Road Annexation, 2026-032-ANX
Request to annex approximately 34.73 acres of land. Existing County zoning district is Agricultural-Residential with a proposed Town zoning of Public Facilities (PUB). NC PIN: 164700-94-1412 Johnston County Tax ID: 05G04050BLocation: Located westerly…
Southwest Public Safety Center Annexation, 2026-027-ANX
Request to annex approximately .88 acres of land. Existing zoning district is Residential Large Lot (RLL) with a proposed Town zoning of Public Facilities (PUB). NC PIN: 165801-15-2514Johnston County Tax ID: 05G03008ZLocation:…
Dig into Spring at Clayton’s Annual Plant Sale
The Johnston County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, in collaboration with Clayton Parks and Recreation, invite the community to their much-anticipated annual Plant Sale – a longtime favorite that continues to…
Did Enslaved People Really Prolong Christmas with Gum Logs?
Did Enslaved People Really Prolong Christmas with Gum Logs? What Was the Yule Log Tradition in the Antebellum South? The yule log ritual stretched back to Iron Age Europe, where…
Meet Us Monthly – Nicholas Rose
It’s the first Monday in April, and we’re excited to introduce Master Firefighter Nicholas Rose as this month’s #MeetUsMonthly feature. Rose has served the Clayton Fire Department for two years,…
Easter Joy Blooms for Clayton’s Littlest Reidents
Families are celebrating the Easter holiday a little early with the Town of Clayton as little ones leave the Tiny Tots Easter Egg Hunt with full baskets, thanks to Clayton…




