What's New on the Website
Note: This listing reflects changes made by the web staff, and does not necessarily list changes made by the individual departments to their sites.
June 19, 2026:
- Added notice for Public Utilities: All payment services will be unavailable from 3:00 pm on Tuesday, June 30 until 8:00 am on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
- Added page and registration form for Soil and Water Farmland Preservation Landowner meeting on July 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Ag Center.
June 18, 2026:
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Added the article: $25K Grant Awarded to Johnston County Emergency Management to Provide Preparedness Kits to Vulnerable Residents
Jume 15, 2026:
- Added the press release: Johnston County Adopts Balanced Budget While Reducing Tax Rate and Fully Funding Public Schools
- Updated the FY26-27 Budget Information Page
- Updated the Meet Commissioner Butch Lawter page
- Updated the America 250 website
June 12, 2026:
June 10, 2026:
- Added the Clear the Shelter event - All animal adoptions are free for the month of June, 2026. Call the animal shelter at 919-934-8474 to make an appointment.
- Added the Veterans Rally Point event on June 10th at 9am at 100 Pitchi Street in Smithfield. All Veterans welcome.
June 9, 2026:
- Added Mandatory Water Conservation Policy Now in Effect for Public Utilities
- Added the press release Water Main Rupture Prompts Conservation Request in Three Johnston County Water Districts
June 4, 2026:
June 1, 2026:
- Added a press release for the Elder Abuse Awareness Walk on June 11, 2026 at 10:00am at DSS in Smithfield
May 28, 2026:
- Updated the webpage: Facebook Feeds
- Added page on Parks website: Triangle Land Conservancy Transfers 308 Acres to Johnston County for First County-Owned Nature Preserve
- Updated the webpage on Solid Waste: Waste Disposal by Town
May 26, 2026:
- Added the video of the Memorial Day Ceremony to the website.
May 22, 2026:
- Updated the Freedmen's Schoolhouse site with the dedication information.
May 21, 2026:
- Added page and headline for Freedmen’s Schoolhouse Dedication and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Friday, June 19 at 11 AM - First Missionary Baptist Church in Smithfield
- Added the press release: Triangle Land Conservancy Transfers 308 Acres to Johnston County for First County-Owned Nature Preserve
May 20, 2026:
- Added the press release: Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25 at 11:00am at the Courthouse
- Added the Community Blood Drive at JCPH in the meeting room on June 10th from 10am to 3pm.
May 19, 2026:
- Added the press release: Proposed Johnston County Budget Supports Schools, Services While Keeping Tax Rate Unchanged
- Added a banner ad for the America 250 Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony on June 25th at 10am in Four Oaks
May 12, 2026:
- Added the Heritage Center's 2025 Annual Report.
- Updated the Heritage Center News and Events page.
May 11, 2026:
- Added the notice: Meadow Area Scheduled Water Main Flushing
May 7, 2026:
- Added the page: Here's a recap of County Commissioners' May 4 meetings
May 6, 2026:
May 5, 2026:
- Added the press release: Top-Tier Ratings Will Deliver Savings to Johnston County Taxpayers
May 1, 2026:
- Added a page for the Tuscarora Nation Mural for the Heritage Center.
April 24, 2026:
April 23, 2026:
- Added page for Great Turnout at 2026 Rabies Clinic
- Added the recap of the April 20, 2026 Board of Commissioners Meeting
April 22, 2026:
- Added the video: NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey Tours Johnston County 911 Operations
- Added page for Local Students Grow Skills and Community at Rose Dairy Farm
April 17, 2026:
- Posted the Mandatory Water Conservation Policy. Please save water!
April 15, 2026:
- Added headline and banner ad for Book Signing and Brunswick Stew Tasting Event with Annie Cheatham at Johnston County Museum on May 2nd from 11am to 1pm
April 14, 2026:
- Updated page for Tdap and Meningitis Vaccine Clinic on September 23, 2026 from 1 PM to 7 PM at JCPH - Appointment Preferred
- Updated page for Free Car Seat Check
- Updated page for Breastfeeding Support
- Updated page for Childbirth Classes
April 13, 2026:
- Added the press release: Veterans Resource Fair, May 2nd at JCC Auditorium Great Hall from 10am to 4:30 pm
April 9, 2026:
- Added the press release: Johnston County Joins Campaign to Support Hidden Heroes
- Added the Recap of the Board of Commissioners meetings on April 6, 2026
April 6, 2026:
- Added page and headine for Soil and Water Conservation Purchases 78 Acres to Remain Farmland Forever
April 2, 2026:
- Added Public Utilities notice: Utilities Scheduled System Upgrade and Temporary Service Interruption April 10-12, 2026
- Added Rising Responders Academy to the calendar. Deadline to register is April 30th.
- Added America 250 website for the Johnston County America 250 events.
April 1, 2026:
- Added page, headline, and banner ad for Statewide Ban on Open Burning Effective March 28, 2026 Until Further Notice (Burning Ban)
March 31, 2026:
- Added page, headline, and banner ad for Tuscarora Mural Dedication Ceremony in Downtown Smithfield on April 25 at 11 AM
March 30, 2026:
March 27, 2026:
- Added the press release: Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on April 25th Provides Safe Disposal Option for Residents
March 24, 2026:
- Added the UDO Town Hall Presentation (PDF)
- Added the video and transcript for the Special Board of Commissioners meeting: United Development Ordinance
March 23, 2026:
- Attend the Livestreamed UDO meeting tonight at 6:00pm at the Ag Center.
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is April 25, 2026, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Livestock arena.
March 20, 2026:
- Added page for Mind Matters: Navigating the Path to Wellness Symposium at JCC on May 12th from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Register Online.
- Added page, banner ad, and headline for Earth Day Countywide Cleanup 2026 - April 18th from 9 AM to 12 PM. Register Online.
March 19, 2026:
March 12, 2026:
- Added the press release: Residents Invited to Learn More About Draft UDO at March 23 Town Hall Meeting
- Added headline and banner ad for Resource Conservation Workshop - June 14th through 19th at NC State University. Scholarship Opportunity Available - Applications Due Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5 PM
March 10, 2026:
- Added page, headline, and banner ad for Johnston County's Thriving Together Internship Program - June 8th through July 31st - Apply By April 10th at 5:00 PM
March 9, 2026:
- Added page, banner ad, and headline for 2026 Annual Shred Event - June 20 from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Rose Manor Shopping Center in Smithfield
March 5, 2026:
March 4, 2026:
- Added banner ad and headline for The Last Freedmen’s Schoolhouse Standing in North Carolina - Watch the Video
- Updated the video pages for the Board of Commissioners and Heritage Center.
- Added banner ad and headline for NC-13 March Passport Fairs - March 23, 24, and 25 in Wake Forest, Lillington, and Clayton
March 3, 2026:
February 27, 2026:
- Added the press release: FFA Week Highlights the Strength of Agricultural Education in Johnston County
February 26, 2026:
- Added the press release: Public Invited to March 23 Town Hall on Proposed Unified Development Ordinance
- Added page for 10 Tips for Primary Election Day Voters: March 2026 Edition
February 24, 2026:
- Added the press release: Johnston County Warns Public of Planning Board Email Scam
February 19, 2026:
- Added the press release: Johnston County Launches Opioid Settlement Grant Program to Support Recovery Efforts
February 18, 2026:
- Added headline for Watch the 2026 State of the County Address from Chairman Harris
February 16, 2026:
- Added the press release: Annual Water Treatment Change for Johnston West Customers begins February 26, 2026
February 13, 2026
- Added the press release: Johnston County Partners in Historic Exercise Routing Live 911 Calls Across State Lines
- Added page and Elections site headline for State Board Investigating Reports of Misconduct by Voter Registration Drive Workers
- Page updated, headline and banner ad added for Screening of "American Coup: Wilmington, 1898" explores history of massacre and insurrection - February 26, 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Smithfield Performing Arts Center. Follow-up screening and discussion on Thursday, March 5, 7:00 PM, in the Johnston County Museum
February 12, 2026
- Updated page, added headline, and added banner ad for 2026 Rabies Clinic - April 18 from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Johnston County Animal Shelter
February 11, 2026:
- Added the press release: Johnston County Confirms First Measles Case since 2018
- Added page, banner ad, and headline for 10 Tips for Early Primary Voters
February 6, 2026:
- Added the press release: Notice of Discharge of Untreated Wastewater
February 4, 2026:
- County Offices will Open at 9 am on Thursday, February 5th due to Inclement Weather
- Temporary Water Shortage Advisory has been Rescinded.
- Deadline for NonProfit Funding Applications is March 20, 2026 at 3:00pm. For more information, visit the NonProfit Funding Applications page.
February 3, 2026:
February 2, 2026:
- County Offices will Open at 10:30am on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 due to Winter Weather.
- Added the Temporary Water Shortage Advisory for Public Utilities
- Added a page and banner ad for the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Information for Planning.
February 1, 2026:
- County Offices will be Closed on Monday, February 2, 2026 due to Winter Storm
- Added the Press Release: Weather Conditions Prompt Cancellation of February 2 Board of Commissioners Meetings
January 31, 2026:
- Landfill and Convenience Sites are Closed on Saturday, January 31st due to Winter Weather.
January 27, 2026:
- Added page, headline and banner ad for Register of Deeds Announces the Most Popular Baby Names in 2025 for Johnston County Births
January 26, 2026:
- County Offices will Open at 9:30 am on Tuesday, January 27th due to the Winter Storm
- Added the Press Release: Johnston County Emergency Services Provides Winter Weather Response Update
January 25, 2026:
- Added the Press Release: Johnston County Offices Closed on Monday, January 25th due to Inclement Weather
- Added the Public Notice for DSS: DSS Board Meeting for January 2026 Cancelled
January 24, 2026:
- Added the Press Release: Johnston County Declares Local State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storms
January 23, 2026:
- Added the Press Release: Johnston County Announces White Flag Shelter Availability During Winter Storm Warning
January 22, 2026:
- Added headline and banner ad for Project Lifesaver
January 21, 2026:
- Updated fuel prices on JNX site
January 14, 2026:
- Added headline and press release for Nationwide Verizon Issues May Affect Emergency Calls in Johnston County
January 13, 2026:
January 12, 2026:
- Added headline for Fruit and Nut Tree Pruning Workshop - Saturday January 24th from 10 AM - 12 PM
- Updated Public Health's Naloxone (Narcan) Training page with Free Narcan Training in Four Oaks
January 9, 2026:
- Public Notice: February Appointments
- Added page, headline, and banner ad for Sample Ballots for March 3, 2026 Primary Election Now Available Online
January 8, 2026:
- Added the Board of Commissioners Meeting Recaps for January 7, 2026.
- Added the NCDHHS Statement on Potential Child Care Funding Freeze for DSS.
January 7, 2026:
- Added the following pages for the Board of Elections:
January 5, 2026:
- Updated the Public Health Newsletters for JCPH
January 2, 2026:
- Updated the Tax Office home page with the Personal and Real Property Listing form.
- Added the press release: Adoptive Birth Records Now Available from Register of Deeds Offices
- Updated the County Holidays page.
- Updated the Health and Human Services page
Page last updated on: June 19, 2026