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The Johnston County Heritage Center and Heritage Commission will unveil five historical markers in various Johnston County locations during June and July. Each unveiling ceremony will feature special…

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The Visitors Bureau recently worked with a local company, Matthew Telford Films, to produce a short video about the fun and flavor found in picking your own strawberries straight from the field…

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Almost 100 Years of Song With the 2019 event coming-up in June, the 99th year, the Benson Sing is approaching a major anniversary! According to their website, "The State Annual Singing Convention,…

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The 301 Endless Yard Sale , founded in Johnston County to showcase the Selma Antique District, is in its 7 th year in 2019! Taking place the third weekend in June each year, the sale continues to grow…

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We pass popular tourist sites like the Ava Gardner Museum every day; we may not even think of how it supports our community. But the Ava Museum and others like Bentonville Battlefield and the Tobacco…

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It's time for the Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival in Downtown Smithfield, scheduled for May 4th with a wealth of activities for the entire family and presented by Stevens Sausage and Agri Supply. The…

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This year’s 301 Endless Yard Sale is June 14th and 15th. 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,…

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If you’re a country music fan, you’ve probably heard Jimmy Capps on one of your favorite songs. He’s been described as a “king” among Nashville session guitarists and his list of credits includes…

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The weather is warming, the sun is out. It's time to emerge from your long winter's nap. Take a day trip. Take a weekend excursion. Here is a small round-up of things to do in JoCo this Spring. 1.

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Enjoy birding this spring through more than 25 miles of unpaved roads and trails dominated by bottomland forest along the Neuse River. Bird watchers are welcome at Howell Woods Environmental Learning…

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County Historical Markers to Be Unveiled

Strawberry Season at Smith's Nursery - Video Blog

State Annual Singing Convention Celebrates 99th Year

Selma Preview Day Added to the 301 Endless Yard Sale

Why Travel Matters - Celebrating Nat. Travel & Tourism Week

Ham & Yam Time Again

JoCo 301 Endless Yard Sale Road Trip

Recognition Event for Benson Native Jimmy Capps

Looking Forward to Spring in JoCo

Birdwatching at Howell Woods this Spring

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