As Long As There Is You & Food
As a native of Johnston County, I can say with conviction that what matters most to locals around the holidays is food. It always seemed particularly cruel to me that the Grinch not only took…
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Pop Up Holiday Bar Opening at Old North State Food Hall
Old North State Food Hall is officially kicking off the holiday season with Blitzen’s Tavern, a holiday pop-up bar. From November through early January, look for festive holiday décor from floor to…
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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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Walk & Talk About Trails in JoCo
The public is invited to attend a Walk and Talk event regarding trails, parks, and open spaces in Johnston County. Come out to learn more about what’s happening with open spaces in Johnston County on…
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Broadslab Unveils New Bourbon Products
In the southern part of JoCo, just off I-95, is Benson-based Broadslab Distillery; which has been offering ‘shine products, tours, and tastings since 2015. Master Distillery Jeremy Norris is what…
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Clayton Piano Festival Announces Season 12 Line-up
The Clayton Piano Festival returns this year for season 12 which will run from October 14th through December 16th. As in previous years, there will be multiple venues and themes featuring…
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Global Sporting Event Coming to Smithfield
Visit Smithfield on Saturday, September 30th to attend an exciting, international sporting event. The Global Open Kukkiwon Cup Taekwondo Championships is a taekwondo tournament featuring traditional…
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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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Johnston County Exceeds 11% Growth in Visitor Spending
Travel statewide rose 15.2 percent in 2022 to set a record in visitor spending. That increase followed a 2021 turnaround from the pandemic’s 2020 peak, which brought a devastating drop of 32 percent…
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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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