In Selma, Clayton, Benson, and Smithfield, creative restaurateurs are using craft cocktails and coffees to turn neighborhood bars and cafés into thoughtful community spots.
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Mother Nature’s Classroom
At Clemmons Educational State Forest in Clayton, rangers help North Carolinians understand why trees matter and how almost every phase of their lives will be affected by the woods around them.
3 Family Farms for You-Pick Strawberries in Johnston County
When the berries ripen to their ruby-red hue, it’s hard to resist buying them by the bushel. Here’s where to find you-pick fields — plus farm-fresh produce, family-friendly entertainment, and more — in Benson, Princeton, Newton Grove, and beyond.
Saving Selma
Neighbors in a Johnston County community saw their beloved rail town fading and got to work. Together, they’ve shown what’s possible with a can-do attitude and the power of positivity.
Hear Them Ring
A farm boy grew up listening for the clang of a bell. Today, in Johnston County, his large, loud, and heavy collection rings on.
Kenly 95’s Guiding Light
Instead of warning sailors, this towering lighthouse replica along I-95 is a welcome to weary travelers who need a break from the interstate.
Like a Local: Clayton
This Johnston County town is rapidly building its future on the foundation of its past.
Stephenson’s Barbecue
If a hog isn’t pit-cooked, it isn’t barbecue. That’s Andy Stephenson’s belief. He says his father wouldn’t have had it any other way.
The Story of Vicks VapoRub
We know it for its smell. We know it for its healing powers. Vicks VapoRub has been a household staple for a century, but the man who made it famous is still a mystery.
