The Planning and Engineering Departments Announce Several Development Process Changes

Historic Clayton Center Heading In New Direction

The historic Clayton Center, located in downtown Clayton, is under new leadership and is looking to head in new and exciting directions.

Steven Langston, a 19-year staff member, has been named the Interim Director of The Clayton Center by the Town of Clayt...

Clayton Hosts 2nd Annual Square-to-Square Independence Day Street Festival

The Town of Clayton is excited to host the 2nd Annual Square-to-Square Independence Day Street Festival, presented by Matthews Motors.

Join us on Saturday, July 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for FREE games, activities, food, and music.

Town of Clayton welcomes John Mack as Director of Information Systems

John Mack began his new role as the Director of Information Systems (IS) on May 23. Mack will be the first IS Director the Town has had in nearly 12 years. The last person to serve in this role for the Town was Chief Information Officer Angela Tousey, who...

2022 Clayton Pedestrian Plan Draft

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.

Clayton Electric Department Competes at Lineman's Rodeo

Clayton is sending three linemen to compete and judge in the 23rd Annual North Carolina Association of Municipal Electric Systems Lineman's Rodeo. The NCAMES is a non-profit association and an affiliate of the NC League of Municipalities. NCAMES ...

Town Launches Codify Clayton Project

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.

Family Night in Downtown Clayton

Town of Clayton Recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider

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.

Clayton Public Power earned the Gold RP3 designation, which lasts for thre...

Section of Sam’s Branch Greenway closing Monday, April 18

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.  

The closure is needed as a public safety measure, while a new transmission pipeline is p...

Town Square Concert Series is Back!

Back & better than ever! The 2022 Concert Series is complete with Food Trucks, Beer and Wine, Bounce House, a face painter and Live Music!

Clayton's First Hook Lift Truck Featured at National Truck Show

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.

The show featured the town's first hook lift truck, complete with a snowplow, a cradle salt spreader, a...

East Clayton Community Park begins $6.2 million upgrade

Major renovations are officially underway at the 65-acre East Clayton Community Park. 

The park will receive $6.2 Million in upgrades including two lighted artificial turf fields, expanded parking, and accessibility improvements as part of the $18...

Town Of Clayton Launches $200 Million Construction Project

The Town of Clayton officially began construction of the town’s new $200 million water reclamation facility. 

“This is the largest capital project that our town has ever undertaken,” said Interim Town of Clayton Manager Rich Cappola. 

The ...

Clayton Police Officers Honored with Prestigious Life Saving Award

At the Jan. 18 Town Council meeting, Police Chief Greg Tart had the honor of presenting the Life Saving Award to four Clayton Police Department employees. These men took action in the face of danger to help individuals who, without immediate assistance, w...

Town of Clayton 2021 Employee of The Year

Detective Brantley has been with the Clayton Police Department for over 14 years. He has spent most of his time in the patrol division serving as a Patrol Officer, with 8 of those years being a K9 handler with his partner Abel. Jamie has also served as a ...

Municipal Park Groundbreaking

Clayton residents will soon see the beginning stages of construction on the new Municipal Park in Downtown Clayton.

Municipal Park, located at 325 McCullers St., is the Town’s first and oldest park, with many of its current features dating back to the earl...

Clayton Police Help Businesses Create Emergency Action Plans

People often ask themselves, “What would I do in an emergency?” It is hard to know the answer to that question if you have never faced danger. It’s even more difficult in the context of a business, church, school, or community organization. Officer Neal J...

Clayton High Partners with Town on New Artificial Turf Field

The new field is part of a partnership between the Town and the high school, which will help expand recreational and community involvement opportunities for both parties.

The Town of Clayton and Clayton High School celebrated the completion of a new artifi...

A Musical Tribute To Ava Gardner Opens Annual Festival Events

The opening night event of the Ava Gardner Museum’s annual Ava Gardner Festival is a musical tribute to the North Carolina native who grew up just outside of Smithfield. This year’s festival celebrates the 100th birthday of the legendary actress, and feat...

Volunteer With Us

The Clayton Center is recruiting community members for the Scene Stealers, our active group of volunteers who assist with a variety of duties during our events. 

The Scene Stealers greet patrons, usher, scan tickets and assist in other areas throu...

Meet the First Ladies of Disco

Three decades of music come together when the First Ladies of Disco (Retro Music Box) Tour hits Clayton on Saturday, July 16, at 8:00pm.

This 90-minute rocking, toe-tapping, on your feet tribute to Billboard's '70s, 80's '90s, soul, rock, pop, R&B and ...

MAGiCon comes to The Clayton Center this August

An exciting new show for everyone who loves magic comes to the Clayton Center on August 9. The MAGiCon Big Stage Show features internationally-acclaimed magic stars performing their greatest mysteries. 

You've seen them on television and in Las Ve...

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Take Me Out to The Clayton Clovers Ballgame

Clayton has officially welcomed The Clayton Clovers Baseball Club to the Town. 

The Clayton Clovers’ inaugural season will begin with their first home game on Monday, May 30. The team will play against the Fuquay-Varina Twins at 6:30 p.m...

Hiking for Habitat: Luke Bennet Hikes Through Clayton to Raise Awareness for Wildlife Conservation

Clayton's greenways connect us to destinations, nature, and each other. Many locals and visitors enjoy these trails while running, biking, or leisurely strolling. For those who desire fresh air and green scenery, Clayton's greenways are the place to be. H...

Last Friday in Clayton Returns to Downtown

Tonight, Last Friday in Clayton returns to downtown. Expect more treats, surprises, and fun than ever before. 

In an interview with the Town of Clayton, Dan Barbour Owner of Barbour Shop Creative Services and a driving force behind one of the most...

The Secret to Great Hot Dogs and Perfect Inspection Scores: Jones Cafe

For many Clayton residents, Jones Cafe is an iconic component of this town’s downtown landscape, hometown traditions, and history. In a town that has experienced an abundance of opportunity, change, and growth, Jones Cafe is one place that has r...

Greenways Expand into Downtown Clayton

Clayton is home to miles of greenway, which make up portions of much larger trail systems. These trails connect us to the outdoors, from east to west, north to south, and with each other.

Sam’s Branch Greenway in Clayton has been extended and now provides ...

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What's New in 2022 at Clayton Parks and Recreation!

Happy New Year! Start your new year off right at Clayton Parks and Recreation.

We offer group fitness classes for every level of experience. From total body toning to line dancing for beginners, you will be sure to reach your new year goals here!

Our new Tr...

Municipal Park Ground Breaking

Dean Penny receives the Larry Bailey Award

Congratulations to Dean Penny for receiving the Larry Bailey Award on behalf of the Clayton Community Recreation Foundation. 

Mr. Penny has been on the Clayton Community Recreation Foundation board for over 15 years and is the forerunner for the C...

Proposed Municipal Park improvements

On Wednesday, November 10, a special Town Council meeting was held to address the proposed Municipal Park improvements and the progress of Clayton's Parks and Recreation Bond. 

Here are two images that were presented to Council during the...

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Meridian Center Rezoning, 2022-54-RZ

Proposed Work: To Rezone Parcel from I-1 And PD-C to O-I to accommodate office space for vacant 30,000sqft building.Address/Location: 935 Shotwell Rd.

Acreage of Property: 6.65

Parcel ID #: 05602006J

Applicant: Meridian Building Investment, LLC

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Malachite Voyager

By Glenn Zweygardt of Alred Station, NY
Location: Town Square

Process

By Christian Happel of Wimauma, FL
Location: Town Square

Floramingo

By Joni Youngkins-Herzog of Athens, GA
Location: Horne Square

Swinging II

By Jack Howard-Potter of New York, NY
Location: Horne Square

Particle II

By Christian Happel of Wimauma, FL
Location: Horne Square

Valkyrie

By Jack Howard-Potter New York, NY
Location: Horne Square

Sun Twist

By Sun Twist of New Albany, PA
Location: Clayton Community Center

On Two Wheels

By Jason Morris of Lillington, NC
Location: Mannings Restaurant

Colorful Giraffe

By Jonathan Bowling of Greenville, NC
Location: Front Street Roundabout

Self-Portrait

By Adam Walls of Tryon, NC
Location: Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library

Magic Man

By Jason Morris of Lillington, NC
Location: Mannings Restaurant

Torch

By Phil Hathcock of Cary, NC
Location: The Yellow House