/blog/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:25:59 +0000 Treat of the Summer? Cheerwine Milkshakes! http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/treat-of-the-summer-cheerwine-milkshakes/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/treat-of-the-summer-cheerwine-milkshakes/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/treat-of-the-summer-cheerwine-milkshakes/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400

We have found the treat of the summer at Sisters II Ice Cream in Downtown Benson!

Cheerwine milkshakes! Now, you’re likely picturing a Cheerwine float, which you have probably seen around North

]]> Where Piles of Dirt Become Dreams Realized: Hand Picked Nursery http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/where-piles-of-dirt-become-dreams-realized-hand-picked-nursery/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/where-piles-of-dirt-become-dreams-realized-hand-picked-nursery/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/where-piles-of-dirt-become-dreams-realized-hand-picked-nursery/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400


Hand Picked Nursery is a veteran-owned, family-operated business that offers a wide selection of plants and flowers. Now located on 25 acres in the McGee Crossroads community near Benson, I sat down

]]> The Entertaining History of Benton Card Co. http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/the-entertaining-history-of-benton-card-co/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/the-entertaining-history-of-benton-card-co/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/the-entertaining-history-of-benton-card-co/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500


In Downtown Benson sits a multi-generational, family-owned business called Benton Card Company; sitting in a geographical footprint that goes back just as far. If you, like me, have previously

]]> Broadslab Unveils New Bourbon Products http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/broadslab-unveils-new-bourbon-products/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/broadslab-unveils-new-bourbon-products/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/broadslab-unveils-new-bourbon-products/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400


In the southern part of 911±¬ΑΟ, just off I-95, is Benson-based Broadslab Distillery; which has been offering ‘shine products, tours, and tastings since 2015. Master Distillery Jeremy Norris is what

]]> The RBL Empire Expands and Evolves http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/the-rbl-empire-expands-and-evolves/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/the-rbl-empire-expands-and-evolves/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/the-rbl-empire-expands-and-evolves/ Fri, 20 May 2022 08:00:00 -0400


For going on five years now, the Redneck BBQ Lab has become a can’t-miss Johnston County experience that residents, regional visitors, and drivers up and down both I-95 and I-40 come back to again

]]> New Sips (and Stays) Coming to Broadslab http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/new-sips-and-stays-coming-to-broadslab/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/new-sips-and-stays-coming-to-broadslab/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/new-sips-and-stays-coming-to-broadslab/ Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500


Craft distilling has been a growing industry across North Carolina for many year's now. Benson-based Broadslab Distillery has been offering tours and tastings since March of 2015. The tasting room is

]]> Find Gluten-Free in Benson http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/certified-gluten-free-bakery-in-benson/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/certified-gluten-free-bakery-in-benson/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/certified-gluten-free-bakery-in-benson/ Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400


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

]]> Strawberry Season at Smith's Nursery - Video Blog http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/strawberry-season-at-smiths-nursery-video-blog/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/strawberry-season-at-smiths-nursery-video-blog/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/strawberry-season-at-smiths-nursery-video-blog/ Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0400


The Visitors Bureau worked with a local company, Matthew Telford Films, to produce a short video about the fun and flavor found in picking your own strawberries straight from the field during the

]]> The History of Benson Mule Days http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/benson-mule-days-celebrates-70-years/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/benson-mule-days-celebrates-70-years/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/benson-mule-days-celebrates-70-years/ Fri, 02 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0400


The small town of Benson, North Carolina, with a population of around 4000, will swell to approximately 20,000 come September 22-25, 2021 when the 73rd Annual Benson Mule Days Celebration, sponsored

]]> Recognition Event for Benson Native Jimmy Capps http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/recognition-event-for-benson-native-jimmy-capps/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/recognition-event-for-benson-native-jimmy-capps/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/recognition-event-for-benson-native-jimmy-capps/ Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:00:00 -0400


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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