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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…

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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 Visitors Bureau is opening our visitors center to local businesses selling local products. This initiative aims to promote our tourism partners through visitor center events. The…

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The second annual Smithfield River Rat Regatta on the Neuse will be held on Saturday, July 13 beginning at 4:00 p.m. The event will feature a race between 2-person teams in cardboard boats from…

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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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The 301 Endless Yard Sale, founded in Johnston County to showcase the Selma Antique District, is in its 7 th year in 2019! Taking place the third weekend in June each year, the sale continues to grow…

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We pass popular tourist sites like the Ava Gardner Museum every day; we may not even think of how it supports our community. But the Ava Museum and others like Bentonville Battlefield and the Tobacco…

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It's time for the Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival in Downtown Smithfield, scheduled for May 4th with a wealth of activities for the entire family and presented by Stevens Sausage and Agri Supply. The…

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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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The weather is warming, the sun is out. It's time to emerge from your long winter's nap. Take a day trip. Take a weekend excursion. Here is a small round-up of things to do in JoCo this Spring. 1.

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FALL in Love with JoCo

Benson Mule Days Celebrates 70 Years!

New! Products for Purchase and Events in Our Visitors Center

Smithfield River Rat Regatta, Cardboard Boat Race, Returns July 13th

County Historical Markers to Be Unveiled

Selma Preview Day Added to the 301 Endless Yard Sale

Why Travel Matters - Celebrating Nat. Travel & Tourism Week

Ham & Yam Time Again

Recognition Event for Benson Native Jimmy Capps

Looking Forward to Spring in JoCo

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