News

Home > Downtown Clayton > News

Downtown Development:
919-553-5002

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

3/21/2017
N. O'Neil St. CLOSED WEDNESDAY Between Main & First Streets
North O'Neil Street will be CLOSED between Main and First streets Wednesday, March 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ?in Downtown Clayton while our electric department connects power to The Paper Co. Proje...
3/16/2017
Town of Clayton Picked to Host 2018 NC Main Street Conference
We got it! The Town of Clayton and the Clayton Downtown Development Association are excited to announce that we’ve been selected to host the 2018 North Carolina Main Street Conference! Set t...
3/7/2017
Calling All Artists! Got Sculptures? We Want Them!
Submit Your Creations for our 5th Annual Clayton Sculpture Trail Deadline: Monday, April 3, 2017 Click here to apply NOW! Winners of the 2016-17 People's Choice Awards will be announced 6 ...
3/1/2017
Best Book Bargains in Town! Spring Sale March 17-20, 2017
Best bargains in Town: a whole grocery bag of books for practically nothing! The non-profit Friends of the Library, Inc. is gearing up to host its Spring book sale at Hocutt-Ellington Memoria...
2/27/2017
VOTING CLOSED: Winner to be Announced at April 6 Reception
Thank you for voting in the 2016-17 Clayton Sculpture Trail People's Choice Awards! We will announce the winner 6 p.m. April 6 at the Clayton Visual Arts free artist reception at The Clayton Cente...
2/1/2017
Front Street Near Historic City Cemetery CLOSED
Utility Work Alert! A small section of Front Street will be closed tomorrow and Friday between Roberston and Stalling streets near our historic City Cemetery for water main work. The closures will ru...
12/26/2016
Library Gets Facelift Before New Year - Some Services Affected During Work
We can't help but think this colorful scene of smiling children and parents is exactly the vision Mrs. Lucile Ellington Hocutt had when she deeded her home to the Town of Clayton in 1965 for a fut...
11/23/2016
Public Hearings Set, Golf Carts Discussed at Nov. 21 Work Session
At the Nov. 21 work session, the Clayton Town Council set public hearings for a new charter school and a planned neighborhood, reviewed several code changes and got a request to allow golf carts o...
11/9/2016
Clayton Voters Approve Beer & Wine Referendums
Town of Clayton voters approved two referendums last night that will allow both on- and off-premise sales of malt beverages (beer) and unfortified wine in Clayton. Now, businesses other than resta...
10/24/2016
2016 Tribute for Veterans - Sunday, Nov. 6
On Sunday, November 6, 2016, The Clayton Center set the stage for a patriotic salute and moving military presentation as the Town of Clayton hosts the second-annual “Tribute for Veterans.” The V...
10/21/2016
Here's What Went Down at the Oct. 17 Work Session
The Clayton Town Council reviewed a lot of information and even took some action at the Oct. 17 work session. Here's what went down. Public Hearings set for Nov. 7 North Carolina law provide...
10/14/2016
Update on Drinking Water: Riverwood STILL on a Boil Water Advisory
BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED 10-14-2016 WATER TESTS BACK and CLEAR - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION FRIDAY MORNING UPDATE - WATER TESTS EXPECTED BACK TODAY! Town of Clayton water customers...
10/12/2016
Clayton's Halloween Calendar is Chock-Full of Fun!
Families will have lots of opportunities to break out their Halloween costumes this year in Clayton! Halloween falls on a Monday, but we're starting the fun the week before! On Tuesday, Wednesday...
10/10/2016
Storm Debris - Will it be Picked Up?
Hurricane Matthew downed trees and limbs all over Town. Here's what you need to know: PLEASE GIVE US TIME - we WILL be picking up your storm debris, but it will NOT be on your regular yard w...
9/28/2016
CANCELED: Saturday BeeKeeper Seminar
Unfortunately the free Introduction to Honey Bees Seminar THIS Saturday has been CANCELED. Have you ever thought about being a beekeeper? Maybe you'd just like to create a pollinator-friendly area...
9/22/2016
Here's What Happened at the Sept. 19 Town Council Work Session
The Clayton Town Council tackled a packed agenda at Monday's work session. Here's what happened: Public Hearings set for Wine on Main, Lone Star Steakhouse The Town Council set two public ...
9/8/2016
Clayton Harvest & Music Festival - Sept 14-18
Don't miss the biggest event in the Town of Clayton! The Clayton Chamber of Commerce promises 5 days of fun September 14-18 at the 2016 Harvest & Music Festival. Nearly 20,000 people fill Do...
8/23/2016
Town of Clayton Facilities Closed for Labor Day on Sept. 5
All Town of Clayton facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 5 for Labor Day. E mergency police, fire and rescue services may be reached by calling 9-1-1. The closures include The Clayton Cen...
8/15/2016
Learn How to Outsmart Scammers - Aug. 27
Outsmart the Scammers and Don't Be a Target! Saturday, August 27, 11 a.m. – Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Crooks and con artists are masquerading as Town of Clayton customer service employ...
8/10/2016
Dog Daze of Summer Event THIS Saturday!
Recognize our furry Harry Potter? Dress up your pup like your favorite book character THIS Saturday for our free DOG DAZE OF SUMMER event - SATURDAY 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.! We'll have a short pet para...