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.
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- Temporary Water Shortage Advisory has been Rescinded.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
December 30, 2025:
- Added the headline and press release for County Landfill and Convenience Sites Accepting Live Christmas Trees.
December 23, 2025:
- Added the Draft of the Proposed Unified Development Ordinance for Planning.
December 22, 2025:
- Landfill and Convenience Sites will be CLOSED on Wednesday December 24th, Thursday December 25th and Friday December 26th for the Christmas holiday.
December 18, 2025:
- Added headline and press release for Johnston County EMS Begins Service at New Wilson's Mills Station
December 15, 2025:
- Added the Business Personal Property Listing Extension page for Tax.
December 5, 2025:
- Updated Meet Commissioner Lawter page
- Updated the Class and Meeting Listing page for JCPH
Dec 4, 2025:
- Added the press release and headline: Groundbreaking Event for Johnston County Regional Park Canceled Due to Forecasted Inclement Weather
- Added video: Farm City Week 2025: Jones Farm Supply
November 26, 2025:
November 25, 2025:
- Updated page and added banner ad and headline for the DSS Gift Trees Project
November 24, 2025:
- Added the press release: Community Vision Becomes Reality as Johnston County Begins Park Construction
- Added page and headline for Candidate Filing for 2026 Elections Begins Dec. 1 and ends Dec. 19, 2025 for Board of Elections
- Added page for Instructions for W-9 and Direct Deposit Information on HAPP site
- Updated the Polling Places page for Board of Elections
- Added page and headline for Board Of Commissioners Meeting Recap for November 17, 2025
- Added headline to Solid Waste site: Landfill and Convenience Sites will be Closed Thursday November 27 and Friday November 28 for Thanksgiving
November 20, 2025:
- Added press release and headline for Johnston County Planning Board to Review Draft Unified Development Ordinance on December 2
November 18, 2025:
- Added banner ad, and headline for Happy GIS Day - November 19, 2025
- Added page, banner ad, and headline for World AIDS Day: Free HIV and Syphilis Testing Monday December 1, 2025 at Johnston County Public Health - No Appointment Needed
November 14, 2025:
- Added banner ad, press release, and headline for Comprehensive Trails and Greenways Plan Public Meeting #3 - November 24th, 2025, from 4 to 7 PM at Clayton Fire Station #2
November 12, 2025:
- Added a Public Notice regarding the Public Comment on Economic Development Incentive Grant on November 18, 2025 at 11:30 am at the Benson Conference Center of the Town of Benson located at 303 E. Church Street, Benson, North Carolina.
- Added headline for "Thank you, Veterans" - Watch Johnston County's Video Tribute
November 9, 2025:
- Added a notice regarding SNAP EBT payments for DSS.
November 7, 2025:
- Added headline and banner ad for Veterans Day Ceremony at Smithfield-Selma Senior High School Gymnasium on Tuesday, November 11th at 11:00 am.
- Added the press release: Johnston County Environmental Health Leader Honored for Career of Service.
- The Landfill and Convenience Sites will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 11th for Veterans Day.
November 5, 2025:
- Updated the Press Releases page for the Public Information Office
- Added headline and banner ad for Johnston County Launches Thriving Together Newsletter to Share Stories of Service, Innovation, and Community
November 4, 2025:
November 3, 2025:
- Added page and headline for10 Tips for Election Day Voters: 2025 Municipal Elections Edition
- Added press release and banner ad for County Leaders Join Effort to Raise Awareness for Alzheimers and Caregivers in November
- Added press release and headline for Johnston County Board of Commissioners to Review School Board Request for $129 Million to Rebuild Clayton High School
October 31, 2025:
- Added list of Food Banks in Johnston County to DSS site
- Added the press release: County Leaders Join Effort to Raise Awareness for Alzheimers and Caregivers in November
- Updated the list of Polling Places for Board of Elections
October 24, 2025:
- Added the press release Public Utilities Temporary Water Shortage Advisory Lifted
- Added the Board of Commissioners Meeting Recaps for October 20, 2025
- Added the Board of Commissioners Meeting Recaps for October 6. 2025
October 18, 2025:
- Added the headline Johnston County Public Utilities Temporary Water Shortage Advisory to Utilities website
October 17, 2025:
- Added the SNAP November 2025 update to the DSS website
October 15, 2025:
- Updated the Johnston County 911 Website
- Added page for Protect Family Farms Through Farmland Preservation to the Soil and Water Conservation website
October 14, 2025:
October 10, 2025:
October 9, 2025:
- Updated the Regional Park page to reflect the recent approval of the contract.
October 6, 2025:
- Added the press release: Notification of Discharge of Untreated Wastewater - October 6, 2025
October 2, 2025:
- Updated the Environmental Health Fee Schedule
October 1, 2025:
- Added the press release: 911 Service Restored for Brightspeed Landline Customers in Kenly, Smithfield, and Fuquay- Varina
September 30., 2025:
- Added the press release: Notification of Discharge of Untreated Wastewater - September 30, 2025
September 29, 2025:
- Added headline, banner ad, and calendar events for 2025 JoCo Fall Hiking Challenge
- Added headline and banner ad for Deputy Fire Marshal Jesse Massey Receives Fire Inspector of the Year Award
September 26, 2025:
- Added a headline and banner ad for the 2025 Open Space Fund Grant Cycle that starts October 1st and ends on October 31st.
- Added the Sample Ballots for the November 4, 2025 Municipal Election
- Added the press release: Johnston Community College and County Leaders Cut Ribbon on Advanced Manufacturing Training Facility in Four Oaks
September 23, 2025:
- Added the Public Notice from NC Medicaid for DSS.
- Updated Related Links page
September 22, 2025:
- Updated JCAS Pets that Found a Happy Home page
- Updated the Portability table for HAPP
- Updated the Heritage Center News and Events page.
September 18, 2025:
- Added headline and banner ad for Heritage Center Annual Ghost Walk on October 30th at 6pm at Riverside Cemetery
September 17, 2025:
September 16, 2025:
September 11, 2025:
- Added press release, headline, and banner ad for Johnston County Building Inspectors Earn Statewide Award for Hurricane Helene Response
September 9, 2025:
- Added press release, headline, and banner ad for Elections Voter Photo ID Events in September
September 8, 2025:
- Added the press release: Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Southern Johnston County Water Customers
- Added Johnston County Surplus Auction, September 13 at 10 AM to county calendar
September 6, 2025:
- Added press release and headline for Southern Johnston County Water Customers Under Boil Water Advisory Following Main Break
September 4, 2025:
- Added press release and headline for Notification of Release of Untreated Wastewater - September 4, 2025
- Updated County Map, County Township Map, and Fire District Map
- Added press release, headline, and banner ad for Johnston County Recognizes Summer Interns and Highlights Local Government Opportunities
- Added RSS Feed page for Press Releases
August 27, 2025:
- Added headline and banner ad for Johnston County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division Receives Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force of the Year Award
August 26, 2025:
- Updated the Finance Staff Listing page.
- Updated the Social Media page.
August 25, 2025:
- The Landfill and Convenience Sites will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1st for Labor Day
August 20,, 2025:
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Added the press release: Johnston County Board of Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Comprehensive Transportation Plan
August 15, 2025:
- Added a flyer and calendar event for the NARCAN training at JCPH on October 10, 2025 from 2-4pm.
August 14, 2025:
- Added a page, banner ad and headline for Take the Cape Fear Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Survey
- Added page, banner ad, and headline for Craig Olive given the Spirit of the County Award
July 30, 2025:
- Added headline and banner ad for Comprehensive Trails and Greenways Master Plan - Second Public Meeting on August 7th, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m.
July 28, 2025:
- Added banner ad for Bryant Spivey Wins JNOW's Legend Award
- Updated the FY 2025-2026 Budget page
July 25, 2025:
- Added Addendum 1 for the Corinth Holders Elementary School Pump Station and Force Main Project for Public Utilities.
- Updated the Food Service Establishments page for Environmental Health.
July 24, 2025:
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Page last updated on: February 27, 2026