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The door to Gotham’s deli is a magical portal. Upon stepping through it you are immediately transported from a sunny, warm sidewalk in Downtown Smithfield, NC to a cool, vibrant New York City deli,…

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Farmers will tell you, and there are plenty in Johnston County, that some harvests are better than others. When you live off the land you understand the ebb and flow of circumstances throughout the…

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Almost 100 Years of Song According to their website, "The State Annual Singing Convention, which brings thousands of people to Benson each year, began modestly in a tobacco warehouse in 1921. About…

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If you like exploring the great outdoors, visiting interesting places, and scavenger hunts then you’re going to love geocaching. For those who don’t know what this popular hobby is, geocaching is a…

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I love a lot of things in this world. But the short list includes books and chocolate and craft beverages. So, when I heard from Cheryl Lane of Double Barley Brewing that an award-winning chocolate…

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Mondo Roots is bringing art and music back to the streets of Clayton this summer. The festival is in its 2nd year, aiming to celebrate diversity and empower the community. On Saturday June 3rd, Main…

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Did you know that Johnston County has a Rugby team? Well, it does. The Bootleggers. Appropriate for this area, no? Established in 2013 the Clayton Rugby Football Club , or the Clayton RFC, is one of…

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It's time for the Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival in Downtown Smithfield, scheduled for May 6th with a wealth of activities for the entire family. For the complete schedule of events and all things Ham…

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If you’d like a way to celebrate Earth Day this year, the annual Howell Woodstock will take place on Saturday the 22nd of April. The event goes from 1:00PM to 5:00PM and is located at Howell Woods…

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It’s the time of year again! NC Beer Month is in April! Our JoCo brewers are ready to welcome you with cheers and beers! When Deep River’s Paul and Lynn Auclair set out to open Johnston County’s first…

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Take a Bite of the Big Apple in the Small-town South

Blueberry Pickin' While You Can

State Annual Singing Convention Celebrates 97th Year

Johnston County Now Has an Official Geocaching Trail

Forget Wine, We'll Take Beer With Our Chocolate

Nappy Roots to Headline Mondo Roots

Clayton Bootleggers Expanding Club with Professional Partnerships

Ham & Yam Time Again

Howell Woodstock Celebrating Earth Day

NC Beer Month is Full of Beer and Cheer

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