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 September 16, 2020:

• The Johnston County Voluntary Ag District Board will meet via teleconference at 6:30 PM on Monday, September 21, 2020.  The public is invited to join the meeting.  The call-in number is 910-212-5733.

Changes made on September 11, 2020:

• Added the Sample Ballots for the November 3, 2020 Election.

Changes made on September 10, 2020:

• Updated the Board Meetings for Soil and Water Conservation.
• Updated the COVID-19 Service Changes for the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield.
• Updated the Section 8 Waiting List for HAPP.

Changes made on September 9, 2020:

• The Heritage Center is open on regular schedule, Monday-Saturday, 9-5. Face coverings are required, and persons in the Reading Room are required to use hand sanitizer or wear gloves before handling collection materials.

Changes made on September 8, 2020:

• Added the COVID notice for JoCo Alerts subscribers, "JoCo Alerts Subscribers must now opt-in to receive notifications of COVID-19 testing sites."

Changes made on September 4, 2020:

• Added the article by Cooperative Extension Director, Bryant Spivey, "Are Farms, Farmers and Agricultural Workers Essential?"

Changes made on September 2, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Search and Rescue Continues for Two Missing Children
• Added the Heritage Center Press Release:  Rountable on Racism in the Criminal Justice System, September 10, 7:00 pm.

Changes made on September 1, 2020:

• Added the press release:  Johnston County Telephone Outage
• Added the press release:  Johnston County Notification of Discharge of Untreated Wastewater
• Added a headline for HAPP Fall 2020 Newsletter for Tenants.

Changes made on August 31, 2020:

• Added a headline for the Soil and Water Conservation District Board Zoom Meeting at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Changes made on August 25, 2020:

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

Changes made on August 24, 2020:

• Added the press release:  Boil Water Advisory Lifted - August 24, 2020

Changes made on August 23, 2020:

• Added the press release:  Boil Water Advisory - August 23, 2020

Changes made on August 21, 2020:

• Added a headline link: Public Input Needed on Statewide Trail Network Plan

Changes made on August 20, 2020:

• Added a headline for the press release:  County Register of Deeds Office Serves All North Carolina Citizens
• Added a headline and banner ad for the Early Voting Times and Locations for the 2020 Presidential Election.

Changes made on August 17, 2020:

• Changed the time on the Public Meeting for Cape Fear Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan on August 20th from noon to 11:00 a.m.  
• Added a notice for the Moccasin Creek Service District Board meeting at 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 20, 2020. The public is invited to join the meeting.  The call-in number is 1-602-610-2073. The access number is 809375. 

Changes made on August 13, 2020:

• Added a page and headline for the Public Meeting for Cape Fear Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan on August 26th at 11:00 a.m..  
• Updated the Section 8 Waiting List for HAPP.

Changes made on August 12, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Malicious Cyber Actor Spoofing SBA's COVID-19 Loan Relief Website via Phishing Emails
• Added the Press Release:  COVID-19 Public Health Notices

Changes made on August 11, 2020:

• Added a banner ad for the Events, Classes, and Recipes from Johnston County Cooperative Extension.
• Added a banner ad for the Emergency Preparedness Information from Emergency Management

Changes made on August 6, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Public Utilities - Expiration of E.O. 142

Changes made on August 5, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Please Don't Fall for Financial Incentive Offers Claiming to be from the Public Health Department

Changes made on August 4, 2020:

• Added a meeting notice for the Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting on August 11th at 7 pm and the Soil and Water Conservation District Work Session on August 18th at 7:00 pm
• Added the Press Release:  State of Emergency Terminated and Emergency Operations Center Closed

Changes made on August 3, 2020:

• Added the Emergency Declaration - Johnston County State of Emergency for Isaias
• Added the Press Release - Tropical Storm Isaias - County Offices to Open at 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 4th
• Added the Press Release - Tropical Storm Isaias - Emergency Operations
• Added the Press Release - Tropical Storm Isaias - Reminders from Emergency Services

Changes made on July 30, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Notice of Discharge of Untreated Wastewater - July 30, 2020

Changes made on July 29, 2020:

• Added a banner ad and page for the Heritage Center Online Roundtable Discussion on Racism on August 6th at 7:00 pm
• Updated the New Residents page.

Changes made on July 28, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Take the NC Broadband Survey
• Added a banner ad for the Clayton Police Department's Drug Take-Back Day on July 29th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Changes made on July 27, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Register of Deeds Office Sees Increase in Revenue

Changes made on July 21, 2020:

• Added Transitions Life Care to the Volunteer Opportunities page.

Changes made on July 16, 2020:

• Added notice of the Special Work Session of Soil and Water Conservation District Board on July 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.  The public is invited to attend.

Changes made on July 2, 2020:

• Posted a notice that the Heritage Center will be closed to the public starting July 3rd.
• Updated the website search to include Soil and Water Conservation District events.
• Added a notice for the Johnston Soil and Water Conservation District's Board of Supervisors teleconference at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.

Changes made on June 26, 2020:

• Added the Message from the Sheriff Regarding Face Coverings

Changes made on June 22, 2020:

• Added COVID-19 Testing sites to: Johnston County COVID-19 Website.

Changes made on June 19, 2020:

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

Changes made on June 18, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County Encourages Use of Face Coverings

Changes made on June 16, 2020:

• Added the Budget Adopted Motion
• Added the Press Release for Register of Deeds:  Register of Deeds Responds to Racial Injustice

Changes made on June 15, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Participate in the Summer Reading Program at PLJCS

Changes made on June 11, 2020:

• Updated the search utility to include the fire departments.

Changes made on June 10, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Closure for Construction and Demolition (C&D) Landfill

Changes made on June 9, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Grifols to Expand Clayton Facility and Add 300 Jobs

Changes made on June 2, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  New Hotline Number for COVID-19
• Added the Press Release:  PLJCS Limited Library services through end of July

Changes made on June 1, 2020:

• Added the Proposed 2020-2021 Budget for the Soil and Water Conservation District.  Budget hearing is on June 9th.
• Added the HAPP summer 2020 Newsletter for Landlords, and the HAPP Summer 2020 Newsletter for Tenants.

Changes made on May 26, 2020:

• Added Public Meeting Notice: Johnston County 210 WWTF Project - 4MGD Expansion, June 12th at 6:00 pm

Changes made on May 20, 2020:

• Added the headline Online Memorial Day Celebration, May 25th at 11:00 am.
• Added new adopted pet to JCAS Pets for Johnston County Animal Services.

Changes made on May 14, 2020:

• Added the Boards and Appointments information to the Website search utility.

Changes made on May 13, 2020:

• Updated the Section 8 Waiting List for HAPP.

Changes made on May 11, 2020:

• Added notice that the Johnston County Voluntary Ag District Board will meet via teleconference at 6:30 PM on Monday, May 18, 2020.  The public is invited to join the meeting.  The call-in number is 919-571-4162. No access code is needed.
• Added a headline and banner for: Holiday Schedule for Johnston County Landfill and Solid Waste Convenience Centers

Changes made on May 7, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County Public Utilities Recommends Flushing Plumbing for Business and Church Re-Openings

Changes made on May 4, 2020:

• Added a notice that the Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting on May 12, 2020 will be held by teleconference

Changes made on May 1, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Outbreak Associated with Residential Rehab Center

Changes made on April 29, 2020:

• Updated the Section 8 Waiting List for HAPP
• Added the Press Release:  CDC Adds Additional Symptoms of COVID-19 to List

Changes made on April 22, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Uncertainty Regarding Recovery from COVID-19 Calls for Caution in Reporting

Changes made on April 21, 2020:

• Added a new site for the COVID-19 information.

Changes made on April 20, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County COVID-19 Updated Data - April 20, 2020

Changes made on April 19, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County COVID-19 Updated Data - April 19, 2020

Changes made on April 18, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County COVID-19 Updated Data - April 18, 2020

Changes made on April 17, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County COVID-19 Updated Data - April 17, 2020

Changes made on April 16, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County COVID-19 Updated Data - April 16, 2020

Changes made on April 15, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County COVID-19 Updated Data - April 15, 2020

Changes made on April 14, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County COVID-19 Updated Data - April 14, 2020
• Posted a banner ad and headline for the Tax Office's new Pay Taxes by Phone service.

Changes made on April 13, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Associated with Johnston Correctional Institution and Johnston COVID-19 Updated Data

Changes made on April 12, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County COVID-19 Updated Data - April 12, 2020

Changes made on April 11, 2020: 

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County COVID-19 Updated Data - April 11, 2020

Changes made on April 10, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County COVID-19 Updated Data - April 10, 2020

Changes made on April 9, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County COVID-19 Updated Data - April 9, 2020

Changes made on April 8, 2020:

• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County Public Health Confirms Additional Cases of COVID-19 at Springbrook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
• Added the Press Release:  Johnston County COVID-19 Updated Data - April 8, 2020

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 Release:  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-examin