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On August 2, 2017, twelve Tourism Capital Grant applications were approved by the Johnston County Tourism Authority for a total of $225,282 in funding. The Special Projects Committee reviewed all…

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In Johnston County, NC the peak of the eclipse event will take place at around 2:30PM-2:45PM. This means that around that time on this coming Monday the 21st, about 93% of the sun will be covered by…

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Johnston County’s placement at the juncture of I-95 and I-40 makes it a convenient location to visit on the East Coast. With a rural landscape and a history of farming many of our attractions are an…

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My mother gave me many lectures. Some of which I listened to (don't take candy from strangers!), and some of which I didn't (what is even the point of having a dryer if we have to hang up every…

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It can be a little hard to spot Ogi Custom Furniture and Designs from the corner of Main and Wellons streets in downtown Four Oaks. The building still has a Pepsi-Cola ad painted on the side you can…

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Summer is a great time to plant yourself in a lawn chair or on a bar stool with a cold one in your hand and enjoy some music. Johnston County has great one-off concerts coming up soon, as well as a…

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Each year the National Main Street Center announce a list of accredited Main Street programs across the country that have demonstrated best practices in community revitalization through the…

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The argument can be made that there is nothing general about the feelings of nostalgia summoned by stepping into a locally-owned general store. It's a unique love we feel for things that remain…

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Summertime in the south means peaches. And while Georgia is known as the "peach state", North Carolina roadside stands are full this time of year with fresh-picked, locally grown peaches. In…

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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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Johnston County Tourism Authority Board awards $225,282 in Capital Grants

JoCo Eclipse Parties and Safety Tips

FALL in Love with JoCo This Autumn

Produce Stands & Farmers Markets

Four Oaks Business Brings Dreams to Life

JoCo Summer Concerts

Smithfield Receives National Main Street Accreditation

A Precise Sort of Love for a General Store

A Plethora of Peaches

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

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