Blueberry Season Begins
Great news, blueberry season is here in Johnston County with some farms offering u-pick blueberries and many more with fresh blueberries for sale! Early June is normally the beginning of blueberry…
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A Toast! To JoCo’s Social Districts
Back in 2022, Selma was the first town in Johnston County to adopt a social district. Not long after, Benson and Clayton followed suit, embracing the concept as a way to bring new energy and vibrancy…
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NTTW 2025: Travel Powers America
Celebrating the Power of Travel in Johnston County During National Travel & Tourism Week Each year in early May, the travel industry comes together to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week…
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301 Endless Yard Sale Just Two Months Away
This year’s 301 Endless Yard Sale is June 20-21, 2025. 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, the…
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Countywide Clean Up Voluntourism Opportunity
What is voluntourism you ask? Voluntourism is a form of tourism in which travelers participate in voluntary work, typically for charity. Earth Day is an exceptionally good time for visitors, and…
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Clayton Clovers Preview 2025 Season
Did you check out a Clayton Clovers home game last summer? If not, don’t miss them this season! The Clayton Clovers are back at East Clayton Community Park, bringing all the action for their 2025…
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Where Piles of Dirt Become Dreams Realized: Hand Picked Nursery
Hand Picked Nursery is a veteran-owned, family-operated business that offers a wide selection of plants and flowers. Now located on 25 acres in the McGee Crossroads community near Benson, I sat down…
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Bentonville 160: A Photo Essay
On March 15-16, 2025, thousands of living historians from across the country descended on Bentonville Battlefield for the 160th Anniversary Reenactment of North Carolina’s largest battle. Over…
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Make JoCo Part of Your Spring Adventures
The weather is warming and there are so many fun events to attend outside around the county in the coming weeks. Beyond that, we wanted to share a round-up of things to do in JoCo during the Spring…
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The JCVB's New Intern: Getting to Know Emily Prickett
Hello! My name is Emily Prickett, and I am thrilled to be interning with Visit JoCo over the next few months. It is exciting to be a part of such a well-developed and active Visitors Bureau, and I am…
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