The Town of Selma will host the 8th Annual Polar Bear Run on Saturday, January 13th at 10:00 AM. The Polar Bear Run is held to support Bailey’s Human Rescue, a local organization on a mission to…
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"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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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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The Johnston County Heritage Center is hosting a special Black History event this fall highlighting stories, places, and artifacts from Johnston County and beyond. “Reclaiming the Black Past: An…
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The Ava Gardner Museum has hosted a year-long Centennial celebration in honor of the legendary actress, fashion icon, and humanitarian Ava Gardner, a North Carolina native who grew up just 7-miles…
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Smithfield’s Neuse River Amphitheater remodel project was completed just in time for May’s Ham & Yam Festival this year. Celebrated with a community-attended ribbon-cutting ceremony, free concert…
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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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The date is set for the Clayton Piano Festival's Annual Valentine’s Gala; for 2023 the event theme is Bourbontine's Gala and will be a concert and bourbon-tasting experience. This seasonal gala has…
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The Ava Gardner Festival was a huge success this past October, with over a thousand visitors attending the full weekend of events celebrating Ava’s 100th year. Fans and collectors traveled to…
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This year’s 301 Endless Yard Sale is June 17th and 18th. 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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