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Unique Events & Festivals in 2023

By Ashby Brame on Jan. 13, 2023

When planning excursions around festivals that happen annually in the south, keep Johnston County’s towns in mind. Johnston County is conveniently located where I-95, I-40, and Highway 70 come…

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Aerial photos of Downtown Smithfield NC at dawn.

Shop Small for the Holidays in Downtown Smithfield

By Ashby Brame on Nov. 23, 2022

‘Tis the Season for gifts and shopping; you know what they say: it’s better to give than to receive. Many of JoCo’s downtown areas have locally-owned stores great for finding that perfect gift for…

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Bentonville Battlefield Cannon surrounded by dark clouds.

Unique Events & Festivals in JoCo in 2022

By Ashby Brame on Jan. 06, 2022

When planning excursions around festivals that happen annually in the south, keep Johnston County’s towns in mind. Johnston County is conveniently located where I-95, I-40, and Highway 70 come…

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Family poses in a candy shop at Meadow Lights in Johnston County, NC

Meadow Lights to return this holiday season

By Randy Capps on Nov. 30, 2021

A Johnston County Christmas tradition will return for 2021. After being closed in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Meadow Lights will open for this year’s Christmas season Nov. 19. The light…

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Live at The Rudy Christmas Show in Selma, NC.

Live@The Rudy Christmas Show is Back!

By Ashby Brame on Nov. 12, 2021

Shows are back at the Live@The Rudy theater and the holiday season is upon us; Christmas Jubilee Shows have started and will continue through Christmas. An evening of southern hospitality, great…

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Set a beautiful Christmas table with tasty holiday bake goods from Johnston County recipes.

Holiday Recipe Round-up

By Ashby Brame on Oct. 29, 2021

We're moving into the busy holiday season... just 25 days away from Thanksgiving! Gathering with family, hosting friends, decorating, shopping, and just trying to enjoy this season of thanks and…

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Still Room at the Table

By Ashby Brame on Dec. 18, 2020

If there’s anything we’ve learned in 2020 it’s that while we are fortunate to have the technology to gather together across the distance, there is indeed no substitute for human interaction. And if…

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Meadow Lights holiday light show in Meadow, near Benson in Johnston County, NC.

The Johnston Now Holiday Guide - Christmas in JoCo

By Randy Capps on Nov. 28, 2018

As our staff is reminded every delivery cycle, Johnston County is a big place. As such, there is a host of activities planned to celebrate the Christmas season. There are parades, tree lightings and…

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Clayton Piano Festival Announces Holiday Gala

By Ashby Brame on Nov. 14, 2018

The Clayton Piano Festival has set the date for the third annual Holiday Gala for December 13th at The Barn at Broadslab near Benson, NC. This year’s concert will feature performers Josh and Lindsey…

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