CPF's Valentine’s Day Gala
The date is set for the Clayton Piano Festival's Annual Valentine’s Gala; for 2023 the event theme is Bourbontine's Gala and will be a concert and bourbon-tasting experience. This seasonal gala has…
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Unique Events & Festivals in 2023
When planning excursions around festivals that happen annually in the south, keep Johnston County’s towns in mind. Johnston County is conveniently located where I-95, I-40, and Highway 70 come…
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Shining a Light on Luna Pizza
We’ve done a few blog series before: Meet the Makers, JoCo Has Talent, recipes, and others. But, with the opening of the Old North State Food Hall (ONSFH), the county welcomed 10 new “mini”…
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Ava Gardner Inspired Coffee Blend Released
The Ava Gardner Trust and Legacy Talent and Entertainment, in collaboration with Breakfast at Dominique’s, are thrilled to announce the debut of the Officially Licensed Ava Gardner Signature Coffee…
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JCVB 2022 Annual Report
The staff of the Johnston County Visitors Bureau prepares a financial overview for the County Commissioners as each fiscal year is completed. A presentation is made on the year's accomplishments and…
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Shop Small for the Holidays in Downtown Smithfield
‘Tis the Season for gifts and shopping; you know what they say: it’s better to give than to receive. Many of JoCo’s downtown areas have locally-owned stores great for finding that perfect gift for…
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Museum Continues Celebration during Ava’s Birth Month
The Ava Gardner Festival was a huge success this past October, with over a thousand visitors attending the full weekend of events celebrating Ava’s 100th year. Fans and collectors traveled to…
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A Brand New Place to Discover Old Stories
There are a lot of new and wonderful things happening with the Johnston County Heritage Center. I sat down with Director Todd Johnson recently to discuss the history of the county’s Heritage Center…
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Savor Fall with Sweet Potatoes
When the leaves start to change and the slow heat of summer takes its sweet time clearing the air and making way for a brisk fall breeze, that's the time of year I love the most. In the South, the…
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Clayton Piano Festival Announces Season 11 Line-up
Clayton Piano Festival returns this year to its normal activity…with a twist. It will feature both live performances and hybrid live and online events, in order to maximize its reach. The fall…
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