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Donna Bailey-Taylor started as the Director of the Visitors Bureau in August 1996, and continues to love her job and promoting the county. Donna has deep roots in the county as her father's family is from Benson and her mother was born in Clayton. Donna has big dreams for the county in the area of tourism development, hoping the Mountains to the Sea Trail will be completed between Clayton and Smithfield and the new Visitor Center/Museum at Bentonville Battlefield will happen. There are many tourism development projects in the works and it's an exciting time for tourism growth in the county. Keep in touch via Donna's blog!

Governor Roy Cooper announced that in 2019 domestic visitors to Johnston County spent $276.08 million, which is an increase of 7.83% from 2018 data, making two banner years of visitor spending…

It may be yellow or it may be white, but we think fresh corn on the cob is tasty in any color. In Johnston County, one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina, road-side fields with tall…

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We know it is so very hot these days, but we are all eager to get outside our homes safely and in wide open spaces, so opportunities for hiking and exploring recreational sites like Howell Woods…

Home-grown Tomato Sandwich! Johnston County is one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina, but our roots are still in the soil and our agricultural heritage is strong. Our farmer's are…

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In terms of U.S. fruit consumption, blueberries rank only second to strawberries in popularity. Blueberries are repeatedly ranked in the U.S. diet as having one of the highest antioxidant capacities…

In 24 years as the Director of Tourism for Johnston County, I have written thousands of words promoting our destinations - I expect more than 100,000 in ad copy, website content, newsletters,…

We are ready for Spring, aren't you? We are eager to put away the heavy coats, sweaters, and rain boots and get out of the house! Our winter has been mild but wet, so opportunities for getting out…

One might wonder, what does it take to prepare for the largest Civil War battlefield reenactment held in North Carolina -- it takes almost two years of planning by site staff, volunteers, and board…

The date is set for Friday, February 14 th for Grammy-nominated clarinetist David Krakauer and acclaimed virtuoso pianist Kathleen Tagg to headline the Clayton Piano Festival, Annual Valentine’s Gala…

In October, the Johnston County Commissioners appointed local hotel developer, Mark McDonnell to the Johnston County Tourism Authority, to represent the hotels in Johnston County. Also appointed by…

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Author: Donna Bailey-Taylor

COVID Interupts Marketing and Impacts Tourism

Grilled, Steamed, or Creamed Fresh Corn - Yum!

What events are coming up at Howell Woods?

Summer Time Inspires Backyard Tomato Farmers

Blueberries & Summer Fun

Let's Get Prepared for Phase II in Johnston County

What's New at Howell Woods for Spring 2020

Bentonville Reenactment has been Rescheduled to March 20-21, 2021

Clayton Piano Festival Announces the Annual Valentine’s Day Gala

Meet the New JCVB Board Members

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