JCVB Blog Posts

The bureau staff and a host of local contributors write for our visitors and residents of JoCo, weekly blogs to promote what's happening in tourism around the county.

In early November of this year the very first JOCO WORKS was presented by Novo Nordisk as an industry-led collaborative event, supported by education, business, civic, and government partners created…

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Most people in Johnston County are familiar with Exit 97 on I-95 in Selma. It's an area that used to feature JR's, a driving range and a healthy amount of cars in a sprawling parking lot facing the…

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Staff looks back but plans for the future The 2018-19 Johnston County Visitors Bureau (JCVB) Annual Report is now available online for review of the activities of the visitors bureau. The report…

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In the world of destination marketing, trends like being a "Foodie", or becoming a culinary destination really are determined by the story or food experience your town/city can offer. If you have to…

The Shindig is held the first Saturday in November in downtown Clayton, NC. This year it will be on Saturday, November 2nd from 11:30AM to 10PM. The goal is to highlight both amazing Americana bands…

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Five characters from Johnston County’s past will be brought back to life October 24 during the Johnston County Heritage Center’s 15th annual Ghost Walk in Smithfield’s historic Riverside Cemetery.

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Once again, the Beer, Wine, and Shine Trail in Johnston County expands to include two new tourism partners, and the new brochure design goes back to the root campaign developed by the Johnston County…

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“I grew-up in Smithfield. My Dad and his brother owned Heavner-Wallace Implement Company – which started as a mule company a very long time ago. But I was always around farms and farmers in the…

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The Clayton Fear Farm has been run by Boyette Family Farms for years and is the Triangle area's only scream park. This means that the Fear Farm isn't just a haunted house or maze, but a spooky…

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The NC Travel Industry Association (NCTIA) recently met in Concord, NC providing educational programs for over 100 travel professionals from all areas of the state. Attendees heard from a variety of…

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JCVB Blog Posts

Visitors Bureau Leads the Hospitality World for JoCo Works

Eastfield Crossings bringing opportunity to Selma

JCVB Releases 2018 Annual Report

Christmas traditions made easy!

Shindig Boasts Amazing Line-up In 2019

Meet Local Ghost Legends in Smithfield

Beer, Wine, Shine Trail Returns to Roots

Learn More About JoCo Native Emily Wallace and Her Delicious New Book

Fear and Fun can be Found in Johnston County this October

Johnston County Visitors Bureau Wins Marketing Awards

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