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🌱 Why Clayton still allows balloon releases while Selma bans them

Clayton, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Clayton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Clayton still allows balloon releases while Selma bans them

Also on today's calendar: IBN Coffee Connection - Clayton NC and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: You're in a room with a mirror and a table, but no windows or a door. How do you get out? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official North Carolina election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Vote by mail or absentee | Early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Pleasant with lots of sun, temps: high: 77, low: 50.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Selma Adopts Ordinance Prohibiting Balloon Releases (jocoreport.com) — Selma has become the first Johnston County town to ban intentional balloon releases, leaving Clayton and several neighboring communities without similar local rules. The ordinance targets deliberate releases and untethered sky lanterns to reduce litter, protect wildlife, and prevent fire hazards, with civil penalties for violations inside Selma’s town limits.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We're all set and ready for the fun!
    We're setting the mood with Halloween decorations, we'll be ready whenever you swing by, even late, and things are kicking off early. #TreatMap (Nextdoor Brookside)
  • Hi neighbors,
    Where’s the best place to donate clothes in the Clayton area? I have 3 bags worth of women’s clothing from a client of mine. I’m a private duty… (Nextdoor Mill Creek West)
  • Mondelez International posted a job opening for Part Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Clayton. Apply here.
  • Food Lion posted a job opening for FT Customer Service Leader in Clayton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clayton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Smithfield

  • Mayor Proclaims Nov. 1 National Family Literacy Day In Smithfield (jocoreport.com)
  • 7 North Carolina Seafood Restaurants Where The Fried Clam Strips Come Piled Beside Hush Puppies (newsbreak.com)

Selma

  • These North Carolina Buffets Basically Challenge You to Grab One More Plate (newsbreak.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: "You're in a room with a mirror and a table, but no windows or a door. How do you get out?" — Look in the mirror and see what you saw, take the saw and cut the table in half. Two halves make a whole, climb out of the hole. (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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