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.

Changes made on April 7, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County COVID-19 Updated Data - April 7, 2020
• Register of Deeds Free Shred Event has been Postponed until October 31, 2020
• Added the Press Release:  Pandemic Highlights Responsibilities of Johnston County Public Health Department

Changes made on April 6, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County COVID-19 Updated Data

Changes made on April 4, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Addendum to Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Associated Nursing and Rehab Center
• Added the Press Release:  Updated Data Related to COVID-19
• Added the Press Release:  Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Associated with Nursing and Rehab Center

Changes made on April 3, 2020:

• Added the press release:  Johnston County Reports Second Death Related to COVID-19
• Added a headline and banner for: Holiday Schedule for Johnston County Landfill and Solid Waste Convenience Centers

Changes made on April 1, 2020:

• Added the notice:  April 6th Board of Commissioners Meeting to be LiveStreamed
• Added the notice:  The Planning Board meeting for April has been postponed

Changes made on March 31, 2020:

• Added the notice:  Sheriff Encourages Citizens to Use Good Judgment 
• Added the notice:  Register of Deeds Office Announces Change in Operation (PDF)
• Added the notice:  HAPP Office Closed to General Public due to COVID-19

Changes made on March 30, 2020:

• Added the Library's Notice that the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield is Closed Until Further Notice
• Added the Press Release:  Some County Offices to Restrict Public Access
• Added sorting to the Inmate listing for the Sheriff's Office.  

Changes made on March 27, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County Solid Waste Services Update on COVID-19 Response
• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County Land Use Center Response to COVID-19
• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County Reports First Death Related to COVID-19

Changes made on March 26, 2020:

• Added a press release from the Register of Deeds:  Register of Deeds Office Vital to Economy - Coronavirus Update

Changes made on March 24, 2020:

• Added the press release:  Department of Social Services Announces Changes for Receiving Services
• Added the Email Update Subscription Service for Press Releases and Important Notices.  Sign up to receive an email when a new press release is posted.
• Added the headline: Update Special Meeting Notice - Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Changes made on March 23, 2020:

• Added the Order from the Governor: Additional Limitations on Mass Gatherings, Restrictions on Venues and Long-Term Care Facilities, and Extension of School Closure Date  
• Added the Press Release:  Fourth COVID-19 Case Identified in Johnston County
• Added the headline: Special Board of Commissioners meeting regarding COVID-19 - March 25th
• Updated the Coronavirus Information page with additional links

Changes made on March 20, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County Receives notification of Third Positive COVID-19 Case

Changes made on March 19, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Register of Deeds Office Abides by CDC Recommendations
• Added the Press Release:  Federal Disaster Assistance for Small Businesses

Changes made on March 18, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County Animal Services - Coronavirus Update
• The Heritage Center requests that patrons use their online tools, and call or email instead of visiting in person.  
• Added a headline: PLJCS Library Closed - Curbside Service Available

Changes made on March 17, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Statement from the County Manager

Changes made on March 16, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Emergency Operations Center
• Added the Press Release:  Statement from the Chairman of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners

Changes made on March 15, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Cape Fear Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting Canceled

Changes made on March 14, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County Notified of Second Presumptive Coronavirus Case

Changes made on March 13, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Update on Johnston County Coronavirus Case

Changes made on March 12, 2020:

• Added the Press Relase:  Johnston County has First Coronavirus Case
• Updated the Section 8 Waiting List for HAPP.

Changes made on March 10, 2020:

• Added the Spring 2020 HAPP Newsletter for Tenants.  

Changes made on March 06, 2020:

• Added the Press Release and headline for R.S. “Butch” Lawter, Jr. Completes Advanced Leadership Training

Changes made on March 4, 2020:

• Added the HAPP Spring 2020 Newsletter for Landlords.
• Updated the Coronavirus information page for JCPH.

Changes made on March 03, 2020:

• Added a headline and banner for View Election Results starting at 7:30 PM, March 3, 2020

Changes made on March 02, 2020:

• Added a headline and banner for Don't forget to Vote - March 3, 2020

 Changes made on February 27, 2020:

• Added a headline for Cape Fear Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan -- Public Meeting

Changes made on February 20, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  County Offices Closing at 4:15pm on February 20th Due to Wintry Weather
• Added the Press Release:  Early Voting Sites Closing Early on Feb. 20th Due to Winter Weather
• Updated headline and banner for The Fight to Vote: Re-examining Racism - Thursday, February 27, 6:30 PM at the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield.

Changes made on February 19, 2020:

• Went live with a new website for the HAPP Office.
• Added the Press Release:  Notification of Release of Untreated Wastewater - February 19, 2020

Changes made on February 17, 2020:

• Added a headline and banner for Public Utilities - Stormwater Program Stakeholders' Meeting, March 4th from 1 - 3 pm at Public Library of Johnston County
• Added a headline and banner for Public Utilities - Feeding Chlorine Only for Johnston West Water System begins March 2nd
• Updated Johnston County Ordinances link Johnston County Ordinances Online.

Changes made on February 14, 2020:

• Added a headline and banner for Financial Wellness Seminars at Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield (PLJCS) - March 9th - 23rd.

Changes made on February 11, 2020:

• Added a headline and banner for The Fight to Vote: Re-examining Racism - Thursday, February 20, 6:30 PM at the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield.

Changes made on February 10, 2020:

• Added a headline and banner for Register of Deeds Restores Town Maps.
• Added a headline and banner for Register of Deeds - Free Public Shred Event! May 16, 2020.

Changes made on February 6, 2020:

• Added a headline and banner for Coronavirus Information.

Changes made on January 23, 2020:

• Added a headline for Early Voting Begins February 13th for March 3, 2020 Primary Election.

Changes made on January 21, 2020:

• Added a headline for Sample Ballots for the March 3, 2020 Primary Election.

Changes made on January 16, 2020:

• Added a link to the article, Johnston County Firm, Blue Pack Marketing Raises $100,000 for Australian Wildfire Relief, for Economic Development.

Changes made on Jan 13, 2020:

• Added the information about the Hazardous Household Waste Collection Event on Saturday, April 25th from 8:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at the Landfill.
• Added a headline for: Statement from the Johnston County Board of Commissioners

Changes made on Jan 6, 2020:

• Added a headline and banner for: Holiday Schedule for Johnston County Landfill and Solid Waste Convenience Centers

Changes made on December 30, 2019:

• Added the Press Release:  Growth Management Public Meeting, Thursday, Jan 23d, 6-8pm, West Johnston High School Auditorium, Benson

Changes made on December 27, 2019:

• Added the Press Release:  Recycle your Christmas Tree at the Landfill

Changes made on December 17, 2019:

• Added a headline and banner ad for the media release:  EMS Division Receives Highest National Award for Cardiac Care for the Third Consecutive Year

Changes made on December 16, 2019

• Updated the Section 8 Waiting List for HAPP.

Changes made on December 15, 2019:

• Added the press release:  Boil Water Advisory - December 15, 2019

Changes made on December 14, 2019:

• Added a Boil Water Advisory

Changes made on December 11, 2019:

• Added a headline for Johnston County Voluntary Agricultural District Public Meeting

Changes made on December 6, 2019:

• Added the HAPP 2019 Winter Newsletter for Tenants
• Added a headline and banner ad for the 2020 Census - Census Jobs are available now.  Apply Online!

Changes made on December 3, 2019:

• Added Sitemap to  Johnston County Tax Administration Office .

Changes made on December 2, 2019:

• Added the Winter 2019-2020 HAPP Newsletter for Landlords.

Changes made on November 20, 2019:

• Added a page, headline and banner ad for A Generation Goes to War, 1941-1945 - Exhibit Opening at the Johnston County Heritage Center on November 23 at 11 am

Changes made on November 19, 2019:

• Added a page, headline and banner ad for 8th Annual Gingerbread House Festival - December 9 - 19, 2019.

Changes made on November 18, 2019:

• Added a page, headline and banner ad for the Book Signing: Kimothy Monroe, Author of Monster Eyes - Nov 23 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield.

Changes made on November 14, 2019:

• Added a page, headline and banner ad for the Book Signing with Author Scott Mason (Tarheel Traveler) on Saturday, November 16th from 11  am to 2 pm at the Heritage Center.
• Updated the Section 8 Waiting List for HAPP.

Changes made on Nov 07, 2019:

• Added a headline and banner for: Johnston County DSS Angel Tree - 2019

Changes made on Nov 05, 2019:

• Added a headline and banner for: Don't Forget to Vote Today - November 5, Election Results available after 7:30 PM

Changes made on Nov 04, 2019:

• Added a headline and banner for: Holiday Schedule for Johnston County Landfill and Solid Waste Convenience Centers

Changes made on November 01, 2019:

• Added a headline and banner for: NC Supreme Court Celebrates Bicentennial Anniversary by Holding Court Sessions in Johnston County

Changes made on October 21, 2019:

• Added a headline and banner for: Candlelight Reflections Ceremony - November 7th, 6-7 pm at Courthouse

Changes made on October 17, 2019:

• Added a headline and banner for: Public Library of Johnston County - Book Sale, October 31 - November 2

Changes made on October 14, 2019:

• Added the press release and headline for: Johnston County Public Utilities Sewer Main Cleaning Notice

Changes made on October 10, 2019:

• Added a headline and banner for: Veterans Day Celebration - Monday, November 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Smithfield-Selma High School Gymnasium