Downtown Smithfield Development Corp Hosts Ground Breaking
The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation held a ground breaking for the new community park on the corner of Market and Third Street in downtown Smithfield. The project is a collaboration between the DSDC, the Town of Smithfield, Johnston County, and the Johnston County Visitors Bureau. The design, created by Landscape Architect Clayton Narron, emphasizes accessibility, safety, and community use. Construction will be carried out by local company Alliance Hardscapes and is expected to take
Groundbreaking Set for New Downtown Smithfield Community Park
Smithfield, NC — The corner of Market Street and 3rd Street N in Downtown Smithfield is about to get a major makeover. This October, the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) will break ground on a new community park, transforming the site’s overgrown and outdated landscaping into a more accessible, family-friendly destination. The project is a collaboration between the DSDC, the Town of Smithfield, Johnston County, and the Johnston County Visitors Bureau. The design, created by Landscape
County's Statewide Visitors Spending Data Released
Statewide, visitor spending in 2024 rose 3.1% to reach a record $36.7 billion. Direct tourism employment increased 1.4% to 230,338. These statistics come from the “Economic Impact of Travel on North Carolina Counties 2024,” a study funded, contracted, and released by Visit NC. In Johnston County, visitors spent $314.59 million in 2024, which is a 5.2% increase over 2023 spending.Visitors to the county spend $861,890 a day in local businesses such as hotels, retail and outlet shopping, attractions, dining,
New Website Connects Commuting Workers With Open Jobs Nearby
NEW WEBSITE CONNECTS COMMUTING WORKERS WITH OPEN JOBS NEARBYJoCoCareers.org Aims to Fine-Tune Johnston County’s Labor Market Johnston County, N.C. – January 10, 2022. Johnston County is one of the state’s fastest growing counties in terms of population and employment. A website – JoCoCareers.org -- launched earlier this month seeks to align new jobs and workers, and reduce the high number of county residents who commute to neighboring towns and cities. County leaders hope the new resource also will
The 301 Endless Yard Sale is Happening in 2021
Selma, NC – After last year’s postponement due to COVID and a narrow miss this year due to summer school, the counties along the route are excited to announce this year’s 301 Endless Yard Sale will happen. On Friday, June 18th and Saturday, June 19th, Highway 301 (for over 100 miles) will be filled with excited vendors and shoppers. Hours of the sale vary by vendor but 7AM to 5PM daily is typical. Event organizers ask participants to please keep in mind that schools along the route will be in session for
