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The small town of Benson, North Carolina, with a population of around 3500, will swell to approximately 30,000 come September 26-29, 2019 when the 70 th Annual Benson Mule Days Celebration takes…

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The Johnston County Heritage Center and Heritage Commission will unveil five historical markers in various Johnston County locations during June and July. Each unveiling ceremony will feature special…

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If you’re a country music fan, you’ve probably heard Jimmy Capps on one of your favorite songs. He’s been described as a “king” among Nashville session guitarists and his list of credits includes…

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1969 was a year to remember in Clayton . The men grew beards. Families dressed in pioneer clothing. There were special tours, three grand balls, class reunions, old-fashioned bargain days with…

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Please don’t miss the Johnston County Heritage Center’s 14 th annual Historical Ghost Walk on October 25, starting at 6:30 pm beside St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, corner of Second and Church Streets…

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As long as there have been governments, there have been taxes. And since governments began trying to collect those taxes, people have looked for ways to avoid them. That's the story of moonshine and…

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Becky’s Log Cabin Restaurant opened in 1977 in Smithfield, NC off Exit 95 on I-95. It was a popular spot for locals and a favorite stop for frequent highway travelers looking for southern cooking.

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If you like exploring the great outdoors, visiting interesting places, and scavenger hunts then you’re going to love geocaching. For those who don’t know what this popular hobby is, geocaching is a…

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Last week we did a round-up of Fall festivals and activities coming to JoCo as the weather gets cooler. This week we'll be focusing in on one of those events that is just a few weeks away. The town…

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Historic Downtown Smithfield now has a walking tour that highlights historical buildings, houses, and monuments. The Johnston County Visitors Bureau has designed and printed a brochure regarding the…

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Category - History & Heritage

Benson Mule Days Celebrates 70 Years!

County Historical Markers to Be Unveiled

Recognition Event for Benson Native Jimmy Capps

Clayton is Turning 150!

Meet Local Ghost Legends in Smithfield

'White Liquor and White Lies' details county's history of moonshining

Becky Opens Her "Home" Back Up to Visitors and Locals

Johnston County Now Has an Official Geocaching Trail

67th Annual Benson Mule Days® Celebration set for September 21-25

Stroll Around Historic Smithfield

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