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Clayton Area Chamber of Commerce is the fastest-growing Chamber in Johnston County. Our diverse membership includes small businesses, industries, professional firms, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and individuals.TRANSCRIPT
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114N. Main StreetWendell, NC 27591
919-365-6351
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
A Daily Herald Media Group Company
301 E. Main St. | Clayton, NC 27520Phone: (919) 553-6352
Fax: (919) 553-1758Website: www.claytonchamber.com
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce Community Guide & Map is a Town Square publication created
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Every e� ort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information in this publication. The Clayton Chamber of Commerce and Town Square Publications assume no responsibility for misinformation. Please contact the Clayton Chamber of Commerce with any additions or corrections. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of the Clayton Chamber of Commerce and Town Square Publications is prohibited.
Chairman, CEO, President and Publisher | Douglas K. Ray
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Chamber Welcome
History
Getting Here
Arts & Entertainment
Tourism
Education
Health Care
Shopping & Dining
Recreation
Doing Business
Local Government
Important Numbers
Houses of Worship
Advertiser Index
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C HA M B E R W E L C O M E
he Clayton Chamber of Commerce is delighted to present its Community Guide and Map. In our publication you will � nd a wide variety of information that we hope is bene� cial to you as you explore our community. As in previous years, we expect it to be an outstanding resource to both our businesses and the community. We are con� dent the same will hold true for you.
We would also like to make you aware of the many functions available for you and your business to network with other area businesses during the year. � e Chamber o� ers numerous networking opportunities such as Business a� er Hours, Business before Hours, Co� ee & Conversation, Eggs and Issues and, of course, our annual events include the Business Expo, Golf Tournament, Harvest Festival, Christmas Parade, Squealin on the Square and the Annual Meeting. We welcome your participation in as many of these events as possible. Please contact the Chamber o� ce at (919) 553-6352 or go online to the Chamber website at www.claytonchamber.com for more information on these events.
� e Chamber also o� ers a wide array of bene� ts to members. � ese include a weekly E-newsletter, Email Blasts, Educational Opportunities, Business Referral Services, Directory Listing, Meeting Room Facility and Grand Opening/Ribbon Cuttings, among others. On our website your business is listed by business category allowing newcomers the opportunity to contact you directly and view the services that your business has to o� er.
We would like to thank those businesses that were so gracious to advertise in this publication. Without their support this guide would not have been possible and we truly thank them for their commitment.
Finally, I would like to say a special
thanks to all of our members who have so generously dedicated their time and � nancial resources in making the Clayton Chamber of Commerce the � nest Chamber of Commerce in all of Johnston County.
Sincerely,
Jim GodfreyJim GodfreyPresidentClayton Chamber of Commerce
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H I S T O RY
he Town of Clayton had its beginnings in the early 1700s, when settlers began to occupy land formerly inhabited by Tuscarora and Sioux Indians. Originally known as Stallings’ Station, a depot along the North Carolina Railroad, it mostly consisted of several small stores that served the rural area. � e � rst post o� ce, built in 1845, was located just southeast of its present site, under the name of Gulley’s Store, and was o� cially renamed Clayton in 1856.
� e railroad was a critical resource dur- ing the Civil War. When the State of North Carolina and the City of Raleigh surrendered to Union General Tecumseh Sherman in 1865, it occurred on the railroad tracks in Clayton near the O’Neil Street crossing.
Following the Civil War, Clayton saw a surge of activity. Agricultural production increased, and, as a result, new markets formed, both locally and regionally, connected via the railroad to other centers of commerce. � e Town of Clayton was incorporated in 1869 and since then, it has become a dynamic, thriving community that has grown into the largest town in Johnston County.
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G E T T I N G H E R E
itizens and visitors � nd Clayton easily accessible. Located on the western edge of Johnston County in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, the town is only about a 20-minute drive to the state capital in Raleigh and about a 30- or 35-minute drive to the Research Triangle Park and Durham, respectively. Clayton is near Interstates 40 and 95 and U.S. 70, and is a 30-minute drive from Raleigh/Durham International Airport. � e airport services eight major airlines and 18 regional airlines with an average of 372 daily arrivals and departures.
A four-lane, divided highway was con-structed to relieve congestion on existing U.S. 70 and provide motorists traveling to Raleigh or the coast with an alternate route. Motorists traveling to I-40 through Clayton now have a faster, less-congested route.
It is a new four-lane, divided highway.
� ere are access points at interchanges including I-40, N.C. 42, Ranch Road and the U.S. 70/U.S. 70 Business Split. � e new road includes 22 new bridges. Existing U.S. 70 has become U.S. 70 Business. � e 10.7-mile highway stretches from I-40 at mile marker 310 in Wake County to the U.S. 70/U.S. 70 Business Split in Johnston County.
� e Johnston County Airport is located approximately � ve minutes east of Clayton. Its 5,500-foot runway and taxiways are paved and lighted, and charter service is available. Amtrak can be boarded in Selma or in Raleigh. Bus service is available from Smith� eld and from Raleigh.
� e scenic North Carolina Mountains are just three and a half hours to the west, and the beautiful North Carolina coast is just two hours to the east.
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421 East 2nd StreetClayton, NC 27520
TEL: (919) 553-6473FAX: 919-553-62868am - 8pm 7-Days a Week
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A RT S & E N T E RTA I N M E N T
Living, Learning, Playing layton is a burgeoning artists’ community. � e visual and performing arts continue to grow as citizens � nd more reasons to stay in town for entertainment.
� e Clayton Center, which features a 600-seat auditorium, was renovated from the former Clayton school buildings into a state-of-the-art performance and conference center. � e auditorium is home to a professional performance series that runs between October and May annually. � e center has hosted performances by entertainers such as Kathy Mattea and Doc Watson. � e conference center has quickly become a destination for both the businesses and civic communities around the region, playing host to a broad spectrum of events from weddings to expos to homeowner’s association meetings and religious services.
� e auditorium is also rented to localgroups for pageants, concerts and
presentations. � e Conference Center is a destination for both the businesses and civic communities around the region. It’s also home to visual artist exhibitions throughout the year.
� e Comedy Zone, located on U.S. Business 70, serves as the host to many top-line comedic acts.
Clayton Visual Arts (CVA) is a private, nonpro� t arts agency for Clayton. � e council supports quality arts programs and projects throughout the county and within area schools, promotes and
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sponsors local arts events, and advocates the arts as a part of everyday life in Clayton. For more information, visit their website at www.claytonvisualarts.org.
The Millstock Music and Art Festival, sponsored by the Clayton Visual Arts and the FlipSide restaurant, is held each June and features live music and handcrafted artisan wares. Visit their
website at www.claytonvisualarts.com.
The Clayton Downtown Development Association sponsors the Town Square Concert Series the third Thursday of each month from May through September, featuring popular bands. The CDDA also sponsors the Christmas Village &Tree Lighting the Thursday followingThanksgiving. Visit their website atwww.downtownclayton.org.
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here’s something for everyone in Clayton and surrounding Johnston County. From the arts to the outdoors, the area o� ers activities for visitors and citizens of every age.
Local parks and golf courses provide a host of recreational opportunities, while Clemmons Educational State Forest o� ers educational programs, nature trails, camping, hiking and picnic facilities. � e Clayton Center, located downtown on Second Street, is a venue for several performing arts series that bring national touring companies, local concerts and productions to Clayton. It also provides exhibit space for local visual artists.
In September, the Clayton Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Clayton Harvest Festival – featuring amusements, an antique car show, arts & cra� s and many food vendors. � e Chamber also sponsors the Clayton Christmas Parade on the second Saturday of December.
Boyette Farms o� ers visitors on the farm agri-tainment activities with the Clayton Fear Farm with day visits suitable for small children and the Christmas Lights on the Neuse o� ering hayrides among the lights down to the Neuse River.
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� e Clayton Farm and Community Market opens seasonally April to October o� ering farm-fresh produce, � owers, arts & cra� s, local honey and much more. � e market is located on the Horne Square at the corner of Lombard and Main Street. Visit their website at www.clayton-farmers-market.org.
� e Johnston County Visitors Bureau o� ers information on events and attractions throughout the county. You can visit their website at www.johnstoncountync.org or call (919) 989-8687. A new visitor-focus website is now available for all Clayton and surrounding area businesses at www.visitclayton.org.
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E D U C AT I O N
layton residents enjoy a wide range of educational choices, from outstanding public and private schools to internationally recognized universities in the nearby Triangle area such as Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University.
Business Week magazine, one of the world’s leading business publications, has rated Clayton’s schools among the top in the U.S. and ranked the town in the top 10 of the country’s most a� ordable places for families to live and assure a top education for their children.
Johnston County Schools is comprised of 42 schools that serve over 33,000 students from kindergarten through grade 12. � e Clayton area includes: West Clayton Elementary, East Clayton Elementary, Cooper Elementary, Powhatan Elementary, Riverwood Elementary and River Dell Elementary schools serving grades K-5; Clayton Middle School, Archer Lodge Middle School and Riverwood Middle School, serving grades 6-8; and Clayton High School, Corinth Holders High School and Cleveland High School, serving grades 9-12. All schools are accredited by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges.
Johnston County Schools strives to create an atmosphere of communication among students, faculty and the commu-nity, in order to encourage the develop-ment of well-rounded students, taking into account social responsibility, diverse teaching methods and practical consid-erations. As a result of their aggressive e� orts, Johnston County Schools ranks in the top 20 percent of North Carolina schools, with an average SAT above the na-tional average. � e schools in Clayton also serve as the home to many National Board Certi� ed faculty. For more information, call the Johnston County Schools Central O� ce in Smith� eld at (919) 934-6032 or visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us.
Johnston Community College, located about 10 miles east of Clayton in Smith� eld, is part of the North Carolina Community College System. It has an enrollment of ap-proximately 6,000 and o� ers a wide variety of associate’s degree programs. Learn more about JCC at www.johnstoncc.edu.
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North CarolinaCLAYTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE301 E. Main Street • Clayton, NC 27520(919) 553-6352www.claytonchamber.com
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� e Small Business Resource Center is located at the Johnston County Workforce Development Center in Clayton. � e center’s mission is to support the entrepreneur in starting a business and to provide assistance to business owners in being more successful. � e center does this by o� ering training, counseling and information services to the general public at no charge. � e Small Business Center works with the local Chambers of Commerce, professional organizations and other governmental agencies to
provide training at low or no cost to the general public. Counseling is by appointment and is provided
at no charge by calling (919) 209-2015.
� ere are many other colleges, universities and technical schools within commuting distance of Clayton, including Campbell University, North Carolina Central, Louisburg College, Barton College, Peace College, Saint Mary’s, Shaw University, Meredith College and St. Augustine just to name a few.
Business Week magazine ranks Clayton schools among the top in the U.S.
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H E A LT H C A R E
eed an MRI, stitches or cataract surgery? You can now get a diag-nostic test, emergency care and same-day surgery all in one convenient location: on the beautiful campus of Johnston Medical Center-Clayton. You’re busy enough with everyday life. Isn’t it nice to know that many of the health care services you need are now within minutes of where you live?
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� e Emergency Department is open around the clock and sta� ed with board certi� ed emergency physicians. If you need care beyond what our sta� can pro-vide, we will transport you to our newly
renovated hospital in Smith� eld. � e de- partment has two triage rooms where nurses assess patients’ conditions.
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Ten private treatment rooms are equipped to handle general emergencies, and four observation rooms will accommodate patients who need extended stays.
Outpatient Surgery
The surgical services include general surgery, ophthalmology, gynecology, orthopedics and otolaryngology. Equipped with the latest technology, the Ambulatory Care and Surgery Unit has two operating rooms and 14 staging and recovery rooms. Patients recover from sedation in a post-anesthesia care unit designed for comfort and privacy.
Diagnostic Tests
The diagnostic imaging services include CT scans, digital mammography, X-rays, ultrasound and a wide-bore MRI to accommodate patients who may have a fear of confined spaces. They have included a separate, private area for women who are waiting for mammograms and ultrasounds.
Laboratory Services
The clinical laboratory will have a blood bank and offer services such as phlebotomy, hematology, blood and urine analysis and testing for strep throat. The staff will process orders from referring physicians and other departments within the medical center.
Easy Access
Johnston Medical Center-Clayton is easy to find on N.C. 42 West, between the
intersection of Amelia Church Road and the U.S. 70 Bypass of Clayton. Parking is plentiful, and a large metal canopy at the medical center’s entrance will shelter patients and visitors as they arrive. On the same site, a three-story office building for doctors and specialists is now open.
On Jan. 14, 2015, Johnston Health proudly launched their beautiful three-story, full-service hospital. You will find fifty inpatient rooms, as well as a women's center with labor and delivery rooms, a nursery, and a C-section room.
In addition, there is a 24-hour emergency department, which has been accredited as a chest pain center, and a fully equipped imaging center. To top it all off, this new hospital, with its new services and new levels of care, is brought to you with the strength and depth of our recent partnership with UNC Health Care.
In 2009, JMC-Smithfield was expanded and renovated with the completion of a $62 million, five-story patient tower that includes 101 patient suites, a larger cafeteria, modern operating rooms and a new intensive care unit.
JMC-Smithfield is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. With more than 200 physicians on staff, the hospital provides such medical specialties as internal medicine, gastroenterology, general surgery, mammography, cardiology,
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urology, physical therapy, nuclear medicine, pediatrics, pulmonology, orthopedics, radiology, psychiatry, endoscopy, obstetrics and gynecology. Its 24-hour emergency department has physician coverage at all times.
101 private suites with futon for overnight guests Modern intensive care unit (ICU); state-of-the-art operating rooms Advanced technology, including 64-slice CT scanner, digital mammography Comfortable front lobby, charming gift shop, lovely chapel, colorful food court
The hospital is in partnership with Duke University Health Systems in operating the Summit Surgical Center and Summit Rehab Center in Clayton. It also sponsors a variety of activities that promote community education and well-being for all ages. Other agencies under the JMH umbrella include the Johnston Family Care Centers in Kenly and McGee’s Crossroads and a QuikMed Urgent Care Center in Garner. For more information about the hospital, call (919) 934-8171.
Clayton also is home to a satellite medical office of WakeMed (a major Raleigh hospital) and a number of family and specialty physicians, dentists, optometrists, chiropractors, urgent care, physical therapists and assisted-living centers.
Johnston County offers many health care options, while the Triangle area is home to several large medical centers that provide extensive primary and specialty health care, including Duke University, WakeMed, Rex Healthcare and UNC Chapel Hill hospitals.
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S H O P P I N G & D I N I N G
layton o� ers shoppers a wide range of retail and service centers through- out town. Along U.S. Business 70, shop-ping options range from large discount retailers to small specialty, jewelry and clothing shops. Hair and nail salons, day spas and other professional services are readily available, as are a variety of restaurants. Shoppers will � nd new and used furniture, women’s clothing, home interiors and more tucked in the shopping centers that line the major thoroughfare. Clayton also features a vibrant downtown
shopping district. Along Main Street and the surrounding streets, shoppers can � nd gi� s, an art gallery, art frame shop, new furniture, jewelry, printing services, garden and o� ce supplies, cake decorating and party supplies, hair and nail supplies, restaurants and professional o� ces.
Dining options in Clayton continue to grow. � e town boasts a wide variety of establishments from � ne dining to fast food to ethnic cuisine; there is something for everyone.
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R E C R E AT I O N
he Clayton Parks and Recreation Department o� ers year-round programs for all age groups. Youth and adult athletic leagues, special events (including the annual Fourth of July celebration) and a wide variety of self-improvement classes are o� ered.
� e Clayton Community Center, located at 715 Amelia Church Road, is a new 32,000-square-foot facility that o� ers a full-size gymnasium with basketball and volleyball programs for all age groups. Above the gym � oor is a cushioned track that is available for walking or jogging any time the facility is open. Also in the center are dedicated rooms for pottery, arts and a multi-purpose � oor for exercise, dance and martial arts classes. A variety of classes and camps are held in the facility throughout the year. Registration for youth and adult athletic programs are also held at the center.
Parks and Recreation also maintains several public parks. Clayton Community Park on Amelia Church Road is a 42-acre park that has multiple recreation
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opportunities. Included are a � eld house, picnic area and playground, championship tennis courts, three so� ball and youth soccer � elds and a paved trail for hiking, jogging and biking.
Municipal Park on Stallings Street features a volleyball court and horseshoe pits, as well as a playground, a basketball court, a tennis court, a ball � eld and a picnic and shelter area. Legend Field, located on City Road, provides a baseball and so� ball � eld and a premier mountain bike trail that is popular with riders in Clayton and throughout the Triangle area. Front Street Park has a playground area and a basketball court.
East Clayton Community Park is a 66-acre park on Glen Laurel Road. � e park has regulation baseball and soccer � elds along with a large multi-purpose � eld, one-mile walking trail, picnic shelter, and dog park. � ere will be a disc golf course and a universal playground on this site in the near future.
Sam’s Branch Greenway is a 1.5-mile paved trail accessible by a trailhead located on O’Neil Street. � e Greenway Trail links Clayton to the Mountains-To-Sea Trail being constructed along the Neuse River. � e Mountains-To-Sea Trail is a statewide project that, when completed, will be a 1,000-mile trail from Clingmans Dome in the Great Smokey mountains to Jockey’s Ridge on the
Outer Banks of North Carolina.
For more information on Parks and Recreation programs and facilities, call (919) 553-1550 or visit www.townofclaytonnc.org.
� e Johnston County YMCA is a program branch that provides childcare programs such as a� er-school, summer day camp and sports in Johnston County, including the Clayton, Cleveland, Smith� eld and McGee’s Crossroads area. If you are interested in � tness or aquatics, please check out our YMCA facility branches in the Wake County area. � e Johnston County YMCA is currently running programs in area schools, churches and municipal � elds. Call (919) 773-3621 for more information.
Clayton boasts several � ne golf courses, including Pine Hollow Golf Course, � e Neuse Golf Club and Riverwood Golf and Athletic Club. Two other championship golf courses – River Ridge and Eagle Ridge – are just minutes away.
Clayton also is in close proximity to the ballpark for the Mudcats (Atlanta Braves a� liate) minor league baseball team; Jordan Lake, Falls Lake, Harris Lake and Kerr Lake recreation areas for � shing, boating and water sports; the North Carolina coast and other attractions around the Triangle area. For information concerning North Carolina tourism, please visit www.visitnc.com.
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D O I N G B U S I N E S S
elcome to one of the fastest growing municipalities in one of the fastest growing counties in the State of North Carolina. Why is Clayton, formerly and for generations known as a small crossroads community, now the source of so much interest? � e answer is simple: We o� er what everyone is looking for.
Entrepreneurs like the progressive and cooperative spirit shared by business and civic leaders. Families like the secure feeling of living in a close-knit, neighborly atmosphere with community schools and abundant recreational and cultural activities.
Clayton enjoys prominence as a hub for high-tech industry including major bio-pharmaceutical companies such as Gri� os, Hospira, Inc. and Novo Nordisk, the world’s largest manufacturer of diabetes-related products. In total, more than 10 percent of all bio-pharmaceutical jobs in North Carolina exist in Clayton. Never satis� ed with a good thing, Johnston County and the Town of Clayton have partnered with North Carolina State
University to create the Workforce Development Center where in-service and prospective employees of the ever growing bio-pharma industry can achieve advance training and applied degrees.
Other major corporations that call Clayton home include Coca-Cola, Smith� eld Packing Company, Caterpillar, Baker � ermal Solutions (formerly Turkington USA), Automated Rolls of North Carolina, PCX and Natvar.
� e Clayton business community is very diverse and evolving to meet the needs of a growing residential base.
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id you know that Business Week magazine ranked Clayton the 10th best town in the nation for a� ordability and quality of schools?
A team of assessors for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies granted “full accreditation” to the Clayton Police Department. � is makes the Clayton Police Department the only one in Johnston County to earn this prestigious status!
� e Town of Clayton operates under a council-manager form of government, which consists of a mayor and � ve council members. � e mayor and all council members are elected from the population at large. � e mayor’s term is four years, while the council members serve staggered four-year terms.
� e Clayton Town Council meets at Town Hall, located at 111 E. Second St., on the � rst and third Monday evenings of the month at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public.
Johnston County is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners elected from districts. � e county employs a professional county manager who acts as the chief administrative o� cer. For information, call the Johnston County Manager’s O� ce at (919) 989-5100.
Town and County appointed boards (made up of residents who volunteer their time and expertise) meet as required. � ese include a Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, Downtown Development Association, Parks and Recreation Advi-sory Committee, Library Board, Fire Ad-visory Board, Tourism Authority, Airport Authority and Economic Development Commission plus numerous others.
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Emergency Service .................................................................................................................. 911Clayton Area Rescue (Administration) ............................................................ (919) 553-5493Clayton Fire Department (Administration) .................................................... (919) 553-1520Clayton Parks & Recreation .............................................................................. (919) 553-1550Clayton Police Department (Administration) ................................................ (919) 553-4611Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library ............................................................... (919) 553-5542� e Clayton Center ............................................................................................ (919) 553-1737Town of Clayton
Administration ................................................................................................. (919) 553-5002Inspections ......................................................................................... (919) 553-5002, Ext. 208Public Works ..................................................................................................... (919) 553-1530Water & Electricity Service ............................................................................. (919) 553-5002
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Creekside CommonsFrom the high $100’s• 1,600-2,337 sq. ft.• 3-5 bedrooms, 2-3 baths• close to US-70 and I-40• amenities including a walkingtrail, playground and gazebo
• top rated middle school
21 Pamlico Dr., Clayton NC 27520 From Hwy. 70 Business East toward Clayton, passHwy 42 West and turn right on Champion St. (A�er McCall’s BBQ) Turn Le� on AvondaleDr. Sales Center is located at intersection of Pamlico Dr. and Avondale Dr. 919-550-2096
Broker CooperationWelcome.©2014KBHome (KBH).Noaffiliation or sponsorship is intendedor impliedwithCaterpillar®orBayer CropScience, andall trademarks are ownedby the respectivetrademark owners. Plans, pricing, financing, terms, availability and specifications subject to change/prior sale without notice and may vary by neighborhood, lot location and home series. Buyerresponsible for all taxes, insurance and other fees. Sq. Footage is approximate. HOA applies. Continued scope/preservation ofwooded areas is subject to change and not guaranteed. Photosmaydepict upgraded landscaping/options andmay not represent lowest-priced homes. Photo does not depict racial preference. See sales representative for details. RAL-2629
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26 | CLAYTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
H O U S E S O F WO R S H I P
layton’s many churches are an important part of the community. Area churches represent numerous denominations and o� er a number of settings in which to worship. In addition to providing for the spiritual needs of the community, each church helps the community through activism, charity and interfaith dialogue.
Visit the Clayton Chamber of Commerce website at www.claytonchamber.com for additional information on local houses of worship.
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| 27 COMMUNITY GUIDE & MAP
A D V E RT I S E R I N D E X
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC ....................................................................................................... 7
Childcare Network .................................................................................................................... 5
Clayton Pediatric Dentistry .................................................................................................... 17
Coldwell Banker Advantage – Denise Pilkington ................................................................. 26
Compare Foods .......................................................................................................................... 9
Fairway Green, Inc. ................................................................................................................. 27
Flowers Planation ...................................................................................................................... 2
Four Oaks Bank ......................................................................................................................... 3
Johnston Health ....................................................................................................................... 28
KB Home Raleigh Durham ..................................................................................................... 25
Little River Clinic of Chiropractic .......................................................................................... 19
Morning Glory Inn .................................................................................................................. 13
Novo Nordisk ........................................................................................................................... 16
� e Tina Barletta Team at HomeTowne Realty Clayton East ................................................ 3
Town Square Publications ...................................................................................................... 15
Transamerica Agency Network ................................................................................................ 8
Universal Chevrolet ................................................................................................................... 4
� e UPS Store .......................................................................................................................... 15
Triangle: (919) 329-0095Charlotte: (704) 392-0811
We pledge to provide timely service, quality products and professionalism to ourTriangle area lawn and shrub care customers.
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FairwayGreen.com140 Rupert Rd. Raleigh, NC 27603
919-329-0095
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GreatNews!NewHospital!NewServices!
NewLevelsOfCare!
JohnstonHealth IsProudToOpenTheFirstFull-ServiceHospital
InTheClaytonArea.
www.johnstonhealth.org
CLAYTON2138 NC Hwy. 42 W.919-585-8000
SMITHFIELD509 N. Bright Leaf Blvd.919-934-8171
On January 14, 2015, Johnston Health proudly launched our beautifulthree-story, full-service hospital. You will find fifty inpatient rooms, as well asa women’s center with labor and delivery rooms, a nursery and a C-section room.In addition, there is a 24-hour emergency department, which has been
accredited as a chest pain center, and a fully equipped imaging center.To top it all off, this new hospital, with its new services and new levels ofcare, is brought to you with the strength and depth of our recent partnershipwith UNC Health Care.
GreatNews!NewHospital!NewServices!
NewLevelsOfCare!
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