Tis' the Season & Snare
If you read my Journey blog or any of the 911±¬ÁÏ Has Talent series blogs you'll already know two things. One, I love music on a very personal and visceral level. Two, Johnston County has some amazing…
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Tag: Johnston County
A Potter. A Preacher. A Process.
"Go down to the potter's house, and there I will give you my message." Jeremiah 18:12 As a child in Duplin County, Frank Grubbs remembers digging in the clay at creek beds to mold little works of…
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Small Business Saturday
Everyone has their own opinions surrounding Black Friday. Some would classify it an obsession. Some, a tradition. While others find it's slow erosion of Thanksgiving Day and family-time appalling…
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Honoring the Legend and the Lady that was Ava Gardner
This morning I stood by the side of the road on the sloping lawns of Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery to bear witness with around 2 dozen other people. I stood in the cold sunshine and watched as the…
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Unveiling of New Exhibit at the Ava Gardner Museum
The Ava Gardner Museum will be unveiling a new exhibit including artifacts and information associated with Ava's friend and costar Omar Sharif, who sadly passed away this year. The exhibit will also…
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Evans to Unveil a Jewel of a Store
Evans Jewelers is happy to announce the Grand Opening of their new location, 320 E. Market St. in downtown Smithfield. On September 18th a ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 5:00pm followed by a…
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Horseless Carriages to Take a Tour of Johnston County
Did you know that next week is officially Horseless Carriage Club Week in Johnston County? Well, now you do. An official proclamation from the county was issued in congruence with the first visit to…
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A Soldier's Walk Home
In 1865, as the Civil War came to a close, Union and Confederate soldiers were faced with the reality of returning home. Many were simply released from service in the area where their unit had last…
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A JohnsTON of Music this Summer
It's almost time for the lazy days of summer. The southern evening heat and the dance of fireflies makes you want to park it on a lawn chair somewhere and put a cool drink in your hand. And even if…
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100 Mile Yard Sale with 500+ Vendors
Less than 30 days from now on June 20th, the 301 Endless Yard Sale (100-miles) will open and will become the largest yard sale in North Carolina history. What started as an idea from retailer Tommy…
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