Blueberry Season Begins
Great news, blueberry season is here early in Johnston County with some farms already offering u-pick blueberries and many with fresh blueberries for sale! Early June is normally the beginning of…
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Clayton Clovers Opening Weekend
Did you check out a Clayton Clovers home game last summer? If not, don’t miss them this season! In 2022, the Town of Clayton signed a multiyear deal to make East Clayton Community Park the home of…
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301 Endless Yard Sale Just Two Months Away
This year’s 301 Endless Yard Sale is June 16th and 17th. 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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NTTW 2023: Travel Forward
National Travel and Tourism Week, (NTTW) the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will spotlight the essential role that travel will play in driving economic growth…
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6th Annual JoCo Latino Festival in Downtown Selma
The Town of Selma is preparing for the upcoming 6th Annual JoCo Latino Festival, brought to you by Mantilla Immigration Law Office, La Herradura Western Wear and Sola Creations. The event will be…
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37th Annual Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival is May 6
The 37th annual Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival presented by Stevens Sausage and Agri Supply is back in Downtown Smithfield on Saturday, May 6th! The festival runs from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., and…
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Be a Taste-tester at the Butter Pecan Showdown in Benson
Is it Butter Pea-Can or Butter Pea-Con? Whichever way you pronounce butter pecan, is it your favorite ice cream flavor? Are you, like us, a connoisseur of ice cream no matter what flavor? Visit…
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Countywide Clean Up Voluntourism Opportunity for Year of the Trail
Just a short reminder that it is the Year of the Trail in North Carolina. You can learn all about how and why and what in our previous blog detailing the Year of the Trail initiative and how…
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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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Tobacco Farm Life Museum Barn Restoration Complete
The restoration of the tobacco barn at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum has been completed. Restoration work helped correct weather damage that had, over time, taken its toll on the historic building…
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