/blog/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:54:53 +0000 A New and Unique Place to Savor and Stock Up on Flavor in Clayton http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/a-new-and-unique-place-to-savor-and-stock-up-on-flavor-in-clayton/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/a-new-and-unique-place-to-savor-and-stock-up-on-flavor-in-clayton/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/a-new-and-unique-place-to-savor-and-stock-up-on-flavor-in-clayton/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500


is officially open in Downtown Clayton! The idea that started as a partnership between local developers Carrie and Kevin Lee and entrepreneurs Erin Nenni and Christi Thompson is now

]]> Downtown Benson Businesses Elevate Their Efforts http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/downtown-benson-businesses-elevate-their-efforts/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/downtown-benson-businesses-elevate-their-efforts/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/downtown-benson-businesses-elevate-their-efforts/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500


A new group of community-minded individuals has popped up in Johnston County, this time in Benson. If you’re familiar with Activate Selma, then Elevate Benson will seem familiar in some ways and

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‘Tis the Season for gifts and shopping; you know what they say: it’s better to give than to receive. Many of 911±¬ΑΟ’s downtown areas have locally-owned stores, great for finding that perfect gift for

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Everyone has their own opinions surrounding Black Friday. Some would classify it an obsession. Some, a tradition. While others find its slow erosion of Thanksgiving Day and family-time appalling.

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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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In the world of destination marketing, trends like being a "Foodie", or becoming a culinary destination really are determined by the story or food experience your town/city can offer. If you have to

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Hey Raleigh, Johnston County is your neighbor to the east and just 20-30 minutes from your doors. Did you know that Clayton is in Johnston County…you may have heard of the cool nightlife scene and

]]> New Beginnings in Difficult Times http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/new-beginnings-in-difficult-times/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/new-beginnings-in-difficult-times/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/new-beginnings-in-difficult-times/ Fri, 04 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0400


The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things in our lives and many of us feel now is a time of caution and turmoil; we applaud these brave business owners for looking ahead to the future. With plans

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Hard work, good service helps Pine Level Hardware & Furniture stand the test of time

PINE LEVEL — Terry Arthur has been working at Pine Level Hardware & Furniture since 1977. That’s a long time —

]]> C.A. Homestead Candles: Hand-poured in Benson http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/ca-homestead-candles/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/ca-homestead-candles/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/ca-homestead-candles/ Fri, 08 Dec 2017 12:00:00 -0500

If you’ve visited a shop in downtown Benson recently or were inside someone’s home in the area, you may have noticed a curious smell — sweet, tangy, salty, refreshing, warm, inviting. Follow your

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