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Donna Bailey-Taylor

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!

A patch of burgundy flowers at JCC Arboretum in Smithfield, NC.

JCC Arboretum - Plant a Row for the Hungry

By Donna Bailey-Taylor on Feb. 02, 2011

The JCC Arboretum is dedicating several rows of spring and fall vegetable crops to feed the hungry. Volunteers are needed to help grow the seedlings in the greenhouse, transplant and maintain the…

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Rural photo of red barn and pond in Clayton, NC.

Deputy Announces Investments in Rural Facilities

By Donna Bailey-Taylor on Feb. 01, 2011

The Town of Smithfield welcomed Doug O'Brien, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development. Mr. O'Brien announced investments totaling $85 million in 54 projects in 25 states and one territory…

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What is being said about your business on the web?

By Donna Bailey-Taylor on Jan. 28, 2011

Local business owners can not ignore the power of consumer reviews on the web today. And savvy business owners are watching and responding to customers whether the comment is positive or negative. The…

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View of Atkinson's Mill from the river bank in Selma, NC.

From the Farm to the Table Tours

By Donna Bailey-Taylor on Dec. 10, 2010

The Johnston County Visitors Bureau in Smithfield, NC has been engaged in Agritourism development for the last several years, working with our farmers to increase sustainability for our rural heritage…

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Large art sculptures on display at the Frank Creech Art Gallery in Smithfield, NC.

Frank Creech Art Gallery Debuts On JCC Campus

By Donna Bailey-Taylor on Nov. 23, 2010

Johnston Community College has officially opened The Frank Creech Art Gallery. The new gallery, located in the Arts Building on the JCC campus, is a collaborative project between the College…

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Coach Outlet at night at the Carolina Premium Outlets, Smithfield, NC.

The Madness in Smithfield Begins on Black Friday

By Donna Bailey-Taylor on Nov. 05, 2010

In Smithfield the main attraction is outlet shopping and the staff at Carolina Premium Outlets goes the extra mile and puts together hotel packages for Midnight Madness shoppers. The best suggestion…

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A workdesk set up with someone who has passed the Hospitality Heroes course offered through the Johnston County Visitors Bureau.

“Hospitality Heroes” Available October 1st

By Donna Bailey-Taylor on Sep. 03, 2010

Be A Hospitality Hero in Johnston County! Over the last several months, the Johnston County Visitors Bureau (JCVB) has partnered with Johnston Community College’s Small Business Center to develop a…

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Band from the back of the stage at The Clayton Center, in Clayton, NC.

Feel The Mojo At The Clayton Center

By Donna Bailey-Taylor on Aug. 23, 2010

The Clayton Center celebrates the 2010-11 Palladian Series in style on Friday, Aug. 27, with an event guaranteed to get your mojo going. The Clayton Center Season Kick-Off & Community Event Showcase…

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Cars driving on the interstate in Johnston County, NC.

What will the Toll be on the tourism industry on I-95?

By Donna Bailey-Taylor on Aug. 19, 2010

Thursday, AUGUST 19th Citizens Informational Workshop Johnston Community College Lobby, Paul A. Johnston Auditorium 4pm-7pm The Johnston County Visitors Bureau encourages all local citizens, business…

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