The History of Benson Mule Days
The small town of Benson, North Carolina, with a population of around 3500, will swell to approximately 30,000 the third week/weekend of September annually. For over 70 years this 4-day festival is…
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Tons of Festivals You'll FALL in Love With
Summer vacations are over, the kids are back in school and you are looking for fun-filled weekend trips close to home to enjoy...and Johnston County fits the bill. Starting in September visitors will…
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Scenic Settings and Summer Sounds
Warm summer evenings call for a cold drink and some tunes. Thankfully, there are quite a few places in Johnston County where you can have both. We’ve rounded up musical performances happening around…
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S is for Spring and Strawberries
I enjoy a good strawberry - perfectly ripe, red and sweet, but not too mushy. It's like biting into the sweet moment between Spring and Summer. All that aside, I don't think about strawberries much…
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Tis the Season... for Strawberries
There is a festive time of year when a southerner can dig out the ole family recipes, stock up on ingredients of red and green, and roll up their sleeves in the kitchen. No, it's not Christmas! It's…
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