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The COVID-19 shelter-in-place mandates have coined some new words in our vocabulary. We know staying closer to home is a staycation , but now folks are seeking a change of scenery for working while…

Some people might say that the "country life" is a simple life! In our opinion, they couldn't be more wrong. Farmers sometimes get a bad rap, and often are under-appreciated for the vital role they…

Do you have Smithfield’s Carolina Premium Outlet set in your GPS, or does your car know exactly where to go for savings? Whatever the case, we are looking forward to a safe and exciting holiday…

Hey Raleigh, Johnston County is your neighbor to the east and just 20-30 minutes from your doors. Did you know that Clayton is in Johnston County…you may have heard of the cool nightlife scene and…

Traffic along I-95 and I-40 is picking up as we all feel the need to “go down the road” to visit family, get outside to wide-open spaces, or take advantage of great travel deals. If you are driving…

Never has this phrase, Get Outside the City! generated so much travel to new destinations or those outdoor recreation attractions just minutes from home you may have always wanted to visit. Vacations…

As the weather turns cool, and harvest season is all around us in Johnston County, thoughts turn to picking pumpkins, fire pits with s’mores, and breaking out the sweaters and jackets. As we invite…

Suggested Weekend Itinerary... Friday Check-in Arrive on Friday in time for a stroll down Benson's charming downtown main street, if you like to hunt for antiques drop by Morgan's on Main or…

While many of JoCo's restaurants, breweries, attractions, shops, and more have been working hard to safely serve community members and visitors, we know it's still going to be some time before many…

Just a few weeks ago, as North Carolina was entering Phase II of its reopening plan, the NCRLA (North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association) rolled out a training certification program called…