Johnston County's Thriving Together Newsletter
August 2026
A Commissioner, a farmer and now a mom of twins
Proposed mass gathering rules draw pushback at public hearing
Digital tower would bring air traffic control to Johnston Regional
County pitches projects for state transportation plan
Growing demand puts pressure on Johnston County transit
Two Johnston County industries are expanding
A family's legacy helps preserve 243 acres of farmland
As County grows, so does job of running elections
Johnston taking proactive approach to maintaining its buildings
JULY 2026
Johnston to christen regional park
Triangle Land Conservancy preserves Neuse Islands Wilderness
Smithfield school was a symbol of freedom
Study underscores need for balanced growth in Johnston
Budget boosts schools, public safety while cutting tax rate
County water, sewer rates going up Sept. 1
Johnston reported 24 child fatalities in 2024
County's opioid crisis is easing, Health Department reports
June 15 recap: Commissioners adopt budget, receive cost study
Freedmen's School dedication photo gallery
American 250 community fair photo gallery
JUne 2026
Study calls for 12 new fire stations
Rose Dairy will become County's first public nature preserve
Johnston celebrating its role in the birth of America
Johnston remembers its casualties of war
Commissioners might boost school, college budgets
Commissioners to meet Monday; here's what's on the agenda
Commissioners deny rezoning request
Consultant says County has ample room to take on new debt
Commissioners to hear to approaches to new DSS building
June 1 recap: Board receives fire station study, holds budget hearing
May 2026
Behavioral health urgent care coming to Johnston County
County continues to revise proposed UDO
County on constant guard against computer hackers
TLC will seek $1.6 million for conservation projects
Triangle Land Conservancy has been busy in Johnston County
DOT to widen 1.5-mile stretch of Archer Lodge corridor
Top credit ratings will save taxpayers money on school, college borrowing
Veterans Treatment Court seeks to secure its funding future
Students lending Parks and Open Space a helping hand
It's time to prepare for hurricane season
Here's a recap of Commissioners' May 4 meetings
April 2026
County helps keep more land in farming forever
County continues to revise UDO as more Johnston residents weigh in
Johnston road projects are many, but commuters will be to be patient
County engineer says the need for a second water plant will be critical by early 2030s
Health inspector says most restaurants want to get it right
As airport becomes third busiest in state, need for control tower becomes critical
Johnston joins national compaign to support veterans' caregivers
Committee finds that nursing homes routinely provide quality care
JNX is meeting the growing demand for hangar space at busy airport
Recap of April 6 County Commissioner meetings
March 2026
Numbers show an increasingly educated, wealthy county
Commissioners set goals, strategies for the year ahead
County promises to be a better communicator
Here's what commissioners are thinking on a host of topics
Agriculture, farmland, and the Johnston County Unified Development Ordinance
Property-tax receipts are growing more slowly than property values
State, County stepping up preservation as farmland dwindles
Commissioners assess strides made since 2025 planning retreat
Commissioners' association wary of broad changes to property tax
We answer your measles questions
Johnston County will celebrate America's 250th
Audit report is 'the best you can get'
Big Beautiful Bill comes with costly paperwork for DSS
Recap of March 2, 2026, Board of Commissioner Meetings
Recap of February 16, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting
February 2026
Commissioners pledge to get UDO right
Johnston's cash reserves are subsantial but beneficial, financial adviser says
Towns, rec groups receive defibrillators
Johnston County launches Project Lifesaver to protect vulnerable residents
County has borrowing capacity to meet building needs
Johnston will hire government relations specialist
New parents love Liam, Mia and Sophia
Johnston likely to end budget year in the black
Adoptee birth certificates now available in Register of Deeds office
January 2026
County manager charts progress on Commissioner goals
Board hears update on water, sewer projects
Board adopts cost-share policy for fire department funding
Commissioners hire firm to design DSS building
Canoe, kayak access on Neuse River moving forward
State-funded Clerk's Office seeks County dollars for staffing
Early voting opens Feb. 12; here's what's on the ballot
Board of Commissioners meeting recaps | January 5, 2026
After call to 911, a 9-year-old earns Hero Award
County support brings firearms access to 4-H shooting range
DECEMber 2025
UDO overhaul designed to implement comprehensive land use plan
With County's help, Vulcan Elements will forge U.S. supply of rare-earth magnets
Proposed trails network would connect Johnston residents to destinations
For fire protection, goal is for County, towns to pay their fair share
Dec. 1 recaps: Board awards recreation grants, hears trails plan
The County's busiest solid waste convenience site will get second compactor, separate exit
Latest conservation easements to protect another 203 farming acres
At Livestock Arena, a building with shortcomings feels increasingly pinched by its closest neighbors
November 2025
Welcome to Month Two of Thriving Together
First Look at the Clayton High School Project
Board Of Commissioners Meeting Recap for November 3, 2025
Board Of Commissioners Meeting Preview for November 17, 2025
Commissioners Approve Monitoring Station on Lower Neuse
Johnston County Veterans Services Spreads the Word about Benefits for Veterans and Families
County Commissioners Exercise Option to Purchase Land for Clayton Medical Campus
Employee Wellness Expo in October
Johnston County Environmental Health Leader Honored for Career of Service
October 2025
Triangle Land Conservancy to Preserve Another 867 Rural Johnston Acres
County to Support Baseball Stadium in Smithfield
To Salute a Veteran, Turn On a Green Light
Advanced Manufacturing Training Facility
Johnston County Board of Commissioners Meeting Recaps
With Final Dollars in Place, Cleveland Park Can Move Forward
Commissioners to Meet on Monday, October 20
Page last updated on: August 13, 2026