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🌱 Clayton native earns top pharmaceutical sciences honor at Campbell University
Clayton, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Clayton! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Clayton native earns top pharmaceutical sciences honor at Campbell University
- Which Clayton athlete earned national attention in Division III softball?
Also on today's calendar: Intro to Fused Glass and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 70, low: 45.
- Friday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• CPHS celebrates student excellence in clinical research, pharmaceutical sciences - News (campbell.edu) — A Clayton native, Josue Gomez-Ruiz, has been honored by Campbell University’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences with its top Pharmaceutical Sciences academic award. He completed a Pfizer internship and plans to continue in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on quality control lab work. 
• division-iii-player-pitcher-of-the-week-5-12-26 (nfca.org) — A standout Division III softball season included recognition for a player from Clayton highlighted in the NFCA’s weekly national awards list. The piece mainly celebrates Berry’s JJ Sweat and Texas Lutheran’s Serena Gonzalez, while also recapping other top performers and the full slate of 2026 Division III Player and Pitcher of the Week honorees.
📸 Around Clayton
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Clayton Dueling Pianos →
Elixir VI, 425 E Main St, Clayton
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Wednesday May 13
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Dance Showcase
Clayton High Clayton, NC 27520
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Senior Craft Club →
Clayton, NC Calendar, 303 Dairy Road, Clayton
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Recycled Bird Feeder Creations | Registration Required →
Clayton, NC Calendar, 111 E Second St, Clayton
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Intro to Fused Glass →
Pottery Camp, 12973 US-70 BUS, Clayton
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A River of Stories →
Deep River Brewing Company, 700 W Main St #102, Clayton
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4th Annual "Berries, Bluegrass and BBQ!" →
Pace Family Farms, 12701 Buffalo Rd, Clayton
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Flowers Crossroads Concert Series with Too Much Sylvia at Flowers Plantation →
Harris Teeter, 67 Flowers Xrds Wy, Clayton
4:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Sunday May 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Spring Athletic Awards (Auditorium)
Corinth Holders High Wendell, NC 27591
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Plus Dueling Pianos Road Show @ Elixir VI →
Elixir VI, 425 E Main St, Clayton
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Town Talk - May 14, 2026
Wendell Chamber of Commerce Session will be held at the , 15 E 4th Street
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Spring Band/ Orchestra Concert
East Wake High School 5101 Rolesville Rd, Wendell, NC 27591
7:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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