After three long years, this beloved community event that features tasty ham and yam foods, entertainment on three stages, a variety of vendors, kids’ activities, and fun for the entire family will…

The Johnston County Visitors Bureau recently started working with the North Carolina Bound program. It is a platform that connects travelers with the JCVB, and some of our lodging partners, to share…

Contact: Sarah Edwards, DSDC sarah@downtownsmithfield.com 919-934-0887 36th-ish* Annual Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival Set for May 7 SMITHFIELD, NC (April 11,2022) – The Downtown Smithfield…

What is CycleNC? Cycle North Carolina offers one of the largest cross-state bicycle tours in the United States. The rides are designed to promote North Carolina's scenic beauty while providing…

This year’s 301 Endless Yard Sale is June 17th and 18th. Founded in Selma and now hosted by a variety of towns located along US 301 in the counties of Johnston, Halifax, Wilson, Nash, and Harnett,…

Media Contact: Donna Bailey-Taylor dbtaylor@johnstoncountync.org N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Supports JoCo Grows Agriculture Initiative Johnston County, NC (March 25, 2022) – The…

In 2019 we brought you this blog from Randy Capps of Johnston Now, about the brand new food hall coming to Exit 97 off I-95. The food hall was the beginning of a larger plan by Eastfield Crossing…

Media Contact: Ashby Brame abrame@johnstoncountync.org The 301 Endless Yard Sale Reaches Year 10 Selma, NC (March 8th, 2022) – This year’s 301 Endless Yard Sale is June 17th and 18th. Founded in…

Clayton is home to miles of greenway, which make up portions of much larger trail systems. These trails connect us to the outdoors, from east to west, north to south, and with each other. Sam’s Branch…

Many thanks to Johnston Now magazine for letting us share this holiday events guide! The larger, and even more cheerful, holiday guide. Thankfully, things have returned to something closer to…