Johnston County Government

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Johnston County residents now have access to virtual behavioral health urgent care through a partnership between Johnston County, Willow Health, Alliance Health and Osier Health.

To learn more, visit: https://t.co/gfDG8iyYoh

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Johnston County is launching County Close-Ups, a new community engagement series connecting residents with County staff. The first event, hosted by Social Services, focuses on SNAP and Medicaid changes.

💻 View the full article on our website: https://t.co/20WPReJ4O7.

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Important upcoming election dates:

✉️ Sept 4: Absentee ballots available
🪪 Oct 9: Registration deadline
🗳️ Oct 15: Early voting begins
📫 Oct 20: Absentee request deadline
☑️ Oct 31: Early voting ends
🇺🇸 Nov 3: Election Day

Check registration: https://t.co/Vt4LjX677l

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County Commissioners took key steps Monday toward a final Unified Development Ordinance, including a 35-ft. farm buffer, new subdivision approval thresholds & no new rules on agriculture in subdivisions.

View the full meeting recaps on our website at: https://t.co/cKQMyMIPVm

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We were honored to have the latest recruits of the @jccEDU Fire Academy join us today to tour the Emergency Operations Center and learn about our department.

Good luck, future firefighters! We look forward to seeing where you land. 🧯🚒

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Johnston County residents still have time to help local students start the school year feeling prepared and confident. Social Services is accepting donations for its school supply drive through Aug. 31.

See the complete list at https://t.co/yKMDMqj0VA.

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The Johnston County Board of Commissioners' August 17, 2026, work session is underway. Tune in on YouTube for the live discussion about the updated United Development Ordinance (UDO).

Click the link to watch: https://t.co/bkKEyR0c8Y

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Johnston County Commissioners meet Monday, Aug. 17, at 10 am & 6 pm. The morning work session will focus on UDO provisions. The 6 p.m. agenda includes mass gathering rules, public hearings, road requests, & budget revisions.

💻 View meeting agendas at: https://t.co/5q2cQV06jr

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The Johnston County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for several community service boards through August 24.

Johnston County residents can learn more about the available positions and download an application at: https://t.co/dXHH9KWHYU.

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The County’s new park is officially open, and we’re taking you back to the ribbon-cutting that marked the beginning of a new chapter for recreation in Johnston.

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Congratulations to Johnston County's Little League Softball World Series champions! Undefeated throughout the tournament, the team capped its remarkable run w/ a 2-0 win over Kentucky in Greenville to bring the championship home. You made all of Johnston County proud! Way to go!

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Johnston County Commissioners will hold a special meeting regarding the upcoming UDO draft on Monday, Aug. 17, at 10 am in the Courthouse meeting room in Smithfield. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed live at https://t.co/sIcR2S84k4

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Johnston County has officially rescinded the water shortage advisory issued on June 9, effective immediately.

For more information visit: https://t.co/OSE73HkXnW

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The Board of Commissioners meets Monday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Courthouse in Smithfield. Agenda items include an update on the Fire Protection Service District boundaries, mass gathering ordinance updates, and more. View the full agenda: https://t.co/ONdm9gqBS3.

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Friendly reminder! Tomorrow, Johnston County Board of Elections is hosting their second Voter Photo ID event at the Selma Public Library to help registered voters obtain a free voter photo ID card ahead of future elections.
For more information visit: https://t.co/H61SXJQLjg

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The rain held out just long enough for the grand opening of Johnston County Regional Park! Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate the opening of our first County-owned & County-operated park. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk. Visit https://t.co/46QABCLk0Q for more.

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Johnston County will soon release the latest draft of its proposed Unified Development Ordinance.

For more information visit: https://t.co/wH6WeWIlyF

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This evening’s Johnston County Board of Commissioners Meeting is streaming live on our YouTube channel at: https://t.co/UkUMd2NG01

View the meeting agenda on our website at: https://t.co/wpgfCVaPTS

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The Johnston County Board of Commissioners meets Mon., July 20, at 6 pm. Agenda highlights include a proposed airport control tower, new DSS building designs, JCATS, road priorities, fire & public utilities requests, and budget revisions. View the agenda: https://t.co/5q2cQV06jr

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A Johnston County farm has become the 100th in NC preserved through a state-federal conservation easement partnership. The Langston family's 243 protected acres fulfill Marjorie Langston's vision of keeping her family's farmland in agriculture. Full story: https://t.co/68kmwLMJRg