Clayton
Clayton Sculpture Trail Unveils Largest Exhibit To Date
CLAYTON, NC – 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 FD Leads The Way In Firefighter Safety
CLAYTON, NC – Fire Captain Joel Shanks says the Clayton Fire Department’s strong focus on safety is changing what it means to serve in the fire service today. From new…
Clayton Library Expands Digital Access To Historic Community Newspaper
CLAYTON, NC – Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is expanding access to local history with a new digital resource featuring The Clayton News (later The Clayton News-Star), a longtime community newspaper that…
Comets Take Easter Tournament Title With Three Straight Wins
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Clayton High School captured the Johnston County Easter Baseball Tournament title, finishing a three-game run with a decisive win over host South Johnston. The tournament, held…
Clayton Inspires Future Leaders On Take Your Child To Work Day
CLAYTON, N.C. – Six-year-old Emmitt Shelton is heading home from the Clayton Fire Department with a big dream: one day, he wants to be a firefighter. During Take Your Child…
Former Benson Police Officer Charged With Rape, Kidnapping
BENSON, N.C. — A former Benson police officer has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including forcible rape and first-degree kidnapping, following an investigation by the North Carolina State…
Clayton Names New Parks & Rec Assistant Director
CLAYTON, NC – The Town of Clayton has named Lauren Box as its new Parks and Recreation Assistant Director, bringing more than 15 years of experience supporting programs, staff, and…
JCSO: Man Charged After Allegedly Pointing Gun At Driver
CLAYTON, N.C. — A Clayton man has been charged after deputies say he pointed a handgun at another driver during a road rage incident earlier this month. According to the…
Community Comes Together For Annual Earth Day Clean-Up
CLAYTON, NC – Parks and sidewalks across Clayton look cleaner and greener as volunteers wrap up the annual Earth Day Clean-Up, including nine-year-old Lola Melton, who spent the morning thinking…
Clayton FD Recognized As Leader In Firefighter Health
CLAYTON, NC – The Clayton Fire Department has earned Gold Helmet Status, a recognition that highlights its commitment to firefighter safety and well-being. This status is awarded to fire departments…
Clayton Library Continues Bridging Generations Together
CLAYTON, NC – 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…
Clayton Goes Green In Celebration Of Earth Day
CLAYTON, N.C. – Get ready to roll up those sleeves and show some love to the planet. Join the Town of Clayton in collaboration with Friends of Johnston County Parks for the annual Clayton…
