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This episode is not really about Johnston county, but about its namesake, Gabriel Johnston. Johnston was the governor of North Carolina when our county (And five others) was established. Whoop-de-doo, right? Yeah, but do you know the story?

What would you say about a person that practices medicine without a license, becomes a medical pioneer in two different ways, uses that fame to get elected to Congress from 2 different districts, holds off attacks from 2 different countries and starts 2 colleges? You may say that he does everything in twos. You may call this person the subject of a Forrest Gump style movie. I call him Dr. Calvin Jones.

Coca-Cola, Pepsi, RC Cola, moonshine, and menthol. Before the FDA, your medicine depended on your location. If it didn't kill you, it might make you stronger. It might also kill you.

This is the story of one Lunsford Richardson. of Selma, NC.

Extinct counties, proposed counties, petitions, attempted secession from Johnston County, and Facebook polls...All that glitters is not gold.

The south eastern area of Johnston county has a really, really rich history. Music, civil rights...

The middle of the 20th century saw bus bombings, sit-ins, and hard fought struggles to achieve justice, equality, and equity across America. In 1960, the town of Dunn, North Carolina saw all three. We will even throw in a rock 'n' roll legend for good measure.

The fight for civil rights in Johnston county and North Carolina Seems to be a long and frustrating one, Especially to five young men from the neighborhood of Sorrow Valley in Benson

Only 80 years ago events concerning Johnston County residents and their neighbors helped start the civil rights movement.

So like, everyone around Johnston county knows about the Howell theater. Right? Did you know about it hosting a world premiere? Do you know what’s under the Smithfield Wal-Mart parking lot?

October 12: Pretty important day for all of us, especially if you’re in a boat in the Atlantic or a plane in the Pacific. Or if you recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

Soda bottles, peanuts, root beer, and “soft” drinks. In this episode, we’re going into soda history with a Johnston twist.