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Annual Sculpture Trail Unveils New Art In Clayton’s Outdoor Gallery
CLAYTON – The 2025-2026 Clayton Sculpture Trail is now live, featuring 13 striking new sculptures that bring contemporary art to public spaces across the Town. This year’s trail continues Clayton’s…
Triangle Land Conservancy Highlights Conservation Success In Johnston County
JOHNSTON COUNTY – – Triangle Land Conservancy has protected 999 acres of open and working lands in Johnston County in the last year, marking significant conservation success in one of…
Selma Police Bike Rodeo Set For May 10
SELMA – On May 10 from 10:00am until 2:00pm, the Selma Police Department will be hosting a Bike Rodeo at Selma Baptist Church, located at 1500 N. Webb Street. Parents…

You Decide: What’s The Endgame In The Tariff War?
By Mike Walden As I write this column, the Trump administration has levied new higher tariffs on most countries. The business community is not happy, as reflected in several large…
Baskets Bloom With Treats At Clayton’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
CLAYTON – Families are enjoying sweet treats following the Town of Clayton’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by Clayton Parks and Recreation. It took a matter of minutes to scoop…
Clayton Linemen Keep The Lights On And The Town Running
CLAYTON – When you flip a switch and the lights come on, that moment feels simple. But behind it is a team of trained professionals working hard to make sure…
Officer Patrick Kostka Is The Voice For Clayton’s Animals
CLAYTON – Animal Control Appreciation Week runs from April 13 to April 19, and the Town of Clayton is taking this opportunity to recognize the dedication and hard work of…
Clayton Clovers Ready To Knock It Out Of The Park In 2025
CLAYTON – “Take me out to the park…” where the first pitch is ready to be thrown. The Clayton Clovers are back at East Clayton Community Park, at 1774 Glen…
Johnston County Senior Games Shine On Brand-New Courts
CLAYTON – The courts are fresh, the games are on, and the smiles are big. This year, more than 300 athletes, ages 50 and up, are gathering for the 38th…
Clayton Library Announces New Temporary Location
CLAYTON – The Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library will soon relocate to a temporary location while the current facility undergoes a major renovation. Beginning July 2025, library operations and a curated collection…
Novo Nordisk Champions STEM Education With Donation To Boys And Girls Club Of Johnston County
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, a leading global healthcare company, has donated STEM kits to the Boys and Girls Club of Johnston County, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing…
Applications Open For 2025 Clayton Police Teen Academy
CLAYTON – The Clayton Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2025 Teen Academy, an annual hands-on program designed to teach young people about law enforcement while building leadership…





