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🌱 Have you seen this missing Clayton teen or his black Kia Soul?

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Good morning to you Clayton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen this missing Clayton teen or his black Kia Soul?
  • Troopers probe medical emergency in deadly I-40 crash near Clayton
  • How Clayton's softball stars drew over a million national TV viewers

Also on today's calendar: Clay Handbuilt Tray or Dish and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunny, very warm and humid, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police Seek Missing Teen Who Left In Family Member's Vehicle (jocoreport.com) — Clayton Police are urgently asking residents to help find 17-year-old Robert Allen Book III, who left his Clayton home Saturday in a black 2010 Kia Soul and hasn't contacted family since. Loved ones say this disappearance is highly unusual, and anyone who spots him or the car is urged to call Detective Budden at 919-437-6742.
   

• Summerfield man killed in crash on I-40 in North Carolina (myfox8.com) — A fatal single-car crash on I-40 near Clayton left a 61-year-old Summerfield man dead after his vehicle drifted across multiple lanes and hit a tree, possibly due to a medical emergency. State troopers say speed and alcohol were not factors, and the investigation into the Johnston County wreck continues.
   

• One Billion Minutes Watched of the 2026 Little League Softball® World Series, Presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods, Helps Inspire Next Generation of Girls with Game® (littleleague.org) — Clayton's Little League softball team reached the World Series championship game in Greenville, drawing more than a million TV viewers and putting the town's name on a national stage. The tournament set new viewership records and is being hailed as a major boost for girls' softball participation and visibility across North Carolina and beyond.
   

📸 Around Clayton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clayton

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday September 18
  • Marty Manous →
    The Clayton Center, 111 E Second St, Clayton
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • So for those of y'all looking for some good food deals, don't sleep on Ruby Tuesdays.
    They've stepped up their game lately and our family has been enjoying the food and values lately. Visited yesterday (Monday) and ordered the steak… (Nextdoor Broadmoor)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    Found on September 15, 2026 in Angier, NC 27501 near Hwy 210 and hwy 55 Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor Allen's Landing)
  • YMCA of the Triangle posted a job opening for Lifeguard | East Triangle YMCA in Clayton. Apply here.
  • Heartland Dental, LLC posted a job opening for Practice Manager of Operations in Clayton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clayton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Garner

  • Final cost for emergency repairs to three Wake schools tops $6.4 million (wral.com)
  • Wake County Public Libraries now offers Chromebooks and hotspots for check-out (wunc.org)
  • How J.H. Rose football's defense is powering unbeaten start (reflector.com)

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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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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