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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JoCo Has Talent: John Arthur Greene
In this edition of the JoCo Has Talent blog series, I talked with artist and Johnston County native John Arthur Greene about his JoCo roots, his career, and where he is now. The first thing you…
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Full Schedules for Autumn Festivals
Benson Mule Days, Selma Railroad Days, and the Clayton Harvest Festival are three of the largest fall festivals in JoCo. Learn more about the events, activities, and entertainment you can enjoy at…
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Read the JCVB's 22-23 Marketing Plan
The 22-23 JCVB Marketing Plan is live on our website! Read the entire plan here or click the cover image below, and be in-the-know regarding all the concepts, creative, and campaigns the bureau has…
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Fun Fall Events & Activities
"And all at once, summer collapsed into fall." -Oscar Wilde How well we know, especially in North Carolina, the quickness with which the dog days of summer give way to autumn's chill. Some of our…
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