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 Deep River Brewing on Thursday, February 27th from 4:00-7:00 pm in…
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Celebrate Black History Month in JoCo
Events Celebrating & Honoring Black History Month The Johnston County Heritage Center will be hosting a program at the Public Library in Smithfield on February 27th at 6:30 PM. It will feature a…
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Enjoy Valentine's Day in JoCo
Whether you are looking to go out with your loved one or your best friends, Johnston County has the perfect event for you to celebrate Valentine's/Galentine's Day this year! Galentine's Day Events:…
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Unique Events & Festivals in 2025
When planning excursions around festivals happening annually in the South, keep Johnston County’s towns in mind. Johnston County, JoCo to the locals, is conveniently located where I-95 and I-40 come…
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Tickets on Sale for Bentonville’s 2025 Civil War Battle Reenactment
The 160th anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Bentonville will take place March 15-16, 2025. Tickets for the event, “A Terrible Storm,” are now on sale. The battle scenarios on Saturday and…
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A New Director & Direction for DSDC
The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) has a new Executive Director and a new direction towards the future. I recently sat down with Heidi Gilmond to discuss what brought her to…
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Ava Gardner Festival: Schedule Set with Fan Favorites
Following two years of planning and executing the Ava Centennial Celebration, the Ava Gardner Museum board will again host the Ava Gardner Festival. This year’s event will include fan favorite events…
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Smithfield's River Rat Regatta Aug. 24th
The "Smithfield Yacht Club" will open once again for the River Rat Regatta on the Neuse on Saturday, August 24 at 10:00 a.m. The event will feature a race between 2-person teams in cardboard boats…
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8th Annual JoCo Latino Festival in Downtown Selma
Latinos Activate JOCO enthusiastically announces the 8th Annual JOCO Latino Festival, a vibrant celebration of Latino culture and community engagement. The festival is scheduled for Sunday, May 12…
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301 Endless Yard Sale Just Two Months Away
This year’s 301 Endless Yard Sale is June 20-21, 2025. 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, the…
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