Explore Howell Woods
Up-coming Events at Howell Woods Through the Summer We know it is so very hot these days, but we are all eager to get outside our homes safely and in wide open spaces, so opportunities for hiking and…
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301 Endless Yard Sale Tips
Tips For Planning A Trip To The Endless Yard Sale In North Carolina The 301 Endless Yard Sale, happening June 17th and 18th, is a unique shopping experience with plenty to see and find. This event…
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The Perfect Tomato Sandwich
Home-grown Tomato Sandwich! Johnston County is one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina, but our roots are still in the soil and our agricultural heritage is strong. Our farmer's are…
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Perfect Day for Strawberries
A Perfect Day for Strawberry Picking at Smith’s Nursery Thank you to JaMeka Ramnath for sharing with us her family's recent visit to Smith's in Benson; we hope you enjoy this guest blog. Be sure to…
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Ava Gardner Museum Reopens
The Ava Gardner Museum flooded in January, which affected almost half of the museum. Left with standing water in the front reception/gift shop area, the theatre, and all along the gallery wall and…
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La Quinta Opens in Selma
Wyndham Opens 120th La Quinta in Selma Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with over 8,900 hotels across nearly 95 countries, announced recently the opening of La…
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Discover 911±¬ÁÏ's Murals
The many downtowns throughout Johnston County have an impressive and growing collection of mural art by local and regional artists. Some simply gorgeous to look at and some interactive in a way that…
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Find Gluten-Free in Benson
JP's Pastry in Downtown Benson is a certified gluten-free bakery known nation-wide; it is the only certified gluten-free kitchen in both North and South Carolina. They are certified through the GFCO…
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Sip & Stroll 911±¬ÁÏ This Weekend
With the weather warming up, many people are looking to enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends. May we suggest a fun activity that combines enjoying 911±¬ÁÏ’s many parks and greenways with our…
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Introducing the JCVB's Spring Intern
Hi I’m Rebekah Gregg! I lived in Northern Virginia for twelve years and moved down to Johnston County with my family in 2017. Moving my Senior year of high school was a big change but everyone in…
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