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🌱 How Clayton firefighters earned a rare national honor for health and safety
Greetings Clayton! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Clayton firefighters earned a rare national honor for health and safety
- Why Novo Nordisk is posting more jobs in Clayton than anywhere else
Also on today's calendar: Craving more play, presence, and real connection? and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 68.
- Sunday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 72 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Clayton FD Recognized As Leader In Firefighter Health (jocoreport.com subscription) — Clayton’s Fire Department has earned prestigious Gold Helmet Status for its strong participation in the National Firefighters Cancer Registry, putting it among just three departments in North Carolina at this level. More than half of Clayton’s firefighters are already enrolled, helping track cancer risks, support medical care, and ensure healthier, better-prepared crews responding to local emergencies. 
• After 9,000 announced job cuts, Novo Nordisk taps OpenAI as it hires in China (rdworldonline.com) — Novo Nordisk is currently listing 24 open jobs in Clayton, the highest number of any U.S. city as it reshapes its workforce after announcing more than 9,000 global job cuts. The company is also deepening its use of artificial intelligence through a new partnership with OpenAI, aiming to speed drug development and streamline operations worldwide, including in its Clayton manufacturing hub.
📸 Around Clayton
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Craving more play, presence, and real connection?
Wisp Candle Studio, 1320 5th Ave, Garner
3:00 pm
Sunday April 26
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Other local events
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Pottery Wheel Workshop
Pottery Camp , 12973 US-70 BUS , Clayton
6:00 pm -
Earth Day Clean-Up
Clayton, NC Calendar Clayton, NC 27520 -
Bridgerton Cookie Class at Wine & Design Clayton — Sugar Sugar Custom Cookies & Cakes
Wine and Design Clayton , 12817 US-70 BUS , Clayton
11:00 am -
Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament
Pine Hollow Golf Club , 3300 E Garner Rd , Clayton
12:00 pm -
Intro to Fused Glass
Pottery Camp , 12973 US-70 BUS , Clayton
1:00 pm -
Clay Handbuilt Tray or Dish
Pottery Camp , 12973 US-70 BUS , Clayton
3:00 pm -
2026 Spring Tasting with Under The Oak Catering
Landon Estate , 2035 Indian Camp Rd , Clayton
1:00 pm -
Intro to Fused Glass
Pottery Camp , 12973 US-70 BUS , Clayton
2:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Softball at Vance County
East Wake High School , 5101 Rolesville Rd , Wendell
4:00 pm -
V Baseball at Vance County
East Wake High School , 5101 Rolesville Rd , Wendell
6:30 pm -
Panthers U Sports Academy
East Wake High School , 5101 Rolesville Rd , Wendell
7:00 am -
Moms Unhinged
The Clayton Center , 111 E Second St , Clayton
7:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Teague, a cat who went missing in Clayton, NC, has been safely reunited with their family after 15 hours, 19 minutes. Message from Owner: "He hasn’t… (Nextdoor Stonebrook) - *** UPDATE;
HE HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IS BACK HOME!!! *** #reunited *** STILL UNSEEN!*** This is now past 60 hours of my boy Teague being gone with no personal… (Nextdoor Clayton)
- Lowe's posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Overnight in Clayton. Apply here.
- Woodforest Bank posted a job opening for Teller Retail Banker in Clayton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clayton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Garner
- Water restrictions to take effect in Garner amid severe drought, officials say (cbs17.com)
- Medical examiner's report says WakeMed Garner officer was shot with his service weapon (cbs17.com)
- Plant Delights Nursery & Juniper Level Botanical Garden's 40th Anniversary Celebration (businessdailynetwork.com)
Smithfield
- Kimberly Pickett Credentialed By International Local Government Management Organization (jocoreport.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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