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🌱 Why Clayton’s UNC Health Johnston just earned a rare national honor

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  • Why Clayton’s UNC Health Johnston just earned a rare national honor

Also on today's calendar: Turkish Inspired Lamps and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sun followed by clouds, with a high of 54 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 60, low: 58.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 62 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• UNC Health Johnston named Top General Hospital by Leapfrog (johnstoniannews.com) — UNC Health Johnston in Clayton has been recognized as a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for its strong record on patient safety and quality. The hospital was one of just 52 nationwide to earn this distinction, highlighting its performance on infection prevention, maternity care, and medication safety. Several other North Carolina hospitals also received Leapfrog honors.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 17
  • Wrestling at Wake Forest
    East Wake High School , 5101 Rolesville Rd , Wendell
    5:00 pm
  • Meet and Greet with Paul Barringer
    Raleigh Brewing JoCo , 3174 US-70 , Smithfield
    5:30 pm
  • 2025 The Embers Christmas Show, featuring Craig Woolard
    Triangle East Chamber of Commerce , 300 N Raiford St , Selma
    7:00 pm
  • The Nutcracker - Performance #2
    Powell Elementary , 1130 Marlborough Rd , Raleigh
    7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    FOUND on December 14, 2025 in Clayton, NC 27520 near Mitchiner street Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor Stonebrook)
  • Over the past few days I have seen a couple of cats running across my driveway as i was driving up it.
    I usually keep dry cat food and water on my front porch for them. What can I do to keep them warm during these cold days? I know usually overnight a… (Nextdoor South Plantation)
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Clayton. Apply here.
  • GRIFOLS, S.A. posted a job opening for Aseptic Filling Technician I/II - 3rd Shift in Clayton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clayton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Garner

  • Garner woman out thousands after buying stolen vehicle from CarMax (wral.com)
  • Panthers coach Dave Canales on Lathan Ransom's unnecessary roughness penalty: A ‘bang-bang' decision (wral.com)
  • Virtual learning coming to one Wake high school after concerns from town, fire marshal (wral.com)

Smithfield

  • Officers Spread Holiday Cheer During Annual Cops & Kids Christmas Event (jocoreport.com)
  • Former Johnston County DSS Employee Admits To Stealing SNAP Benefits (jocoreport.com)

Ok Clayton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Clayton

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.