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Johnston County to Host First Public Meeting for Parks and Open Space Master Plan
Johnston County is hosting its first public meeting for the Comprehensive Trails and Greenways Master Plan, offering residents an opportunity to view progress and provide input on the future of the County's trail and greenway systems. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bread & Bottle, located at 120 South Pine Street, Princeton, N.C. 27569. This is a floating meeting, which allows attendees to drop-in at any time during the two-hour window to engage
Commissioners Approve County Support for Industrial Spec Space
Illinois-based Wylie Capital Will Build $55 Million Commerce Hub in Clayton Johnston County, N.C. – May 5, 2025. Johnston County Commissioners unanimously approved an economic development agreement with Wylie Capital this morning in support of creating a 382,000-sq.-ft. “mini” industrial park in Clayton. Headquartered in Deerfield, Ill., Wylie Capital is a developer of industrial and commercial real estate in the Midwest and Sun Belt. It plans to build what will be called the Clayton Commerce
Downtown Smithfield Launches New Social District to Boost Community Engagement and Support Local Business
Smithfield, NC – The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC), in partnership with the Town of Smithfield, is proud to announce the official launch of the Downtown Smithfield Social District—a new initiative aimed at creating a more vibrant, walkable downtown experience. Starting this week, visitors will be able to enjoy alcoholic beverages in designated outdoor areas within the Social District boundaries. The district will operate on the following schedule: Wednesday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 10:00
PHS Students Experience Reality of Money
Through the State Employees Credit Union’s (SECU) Reality of Money Simulation, Princeton High School students were exposed to important financial learning points. This interactive, hands-on simulation transformed students into young adults by assigning them careers, salaries, and family scenarios that were used to make critical financial decisions about housing, meals, transportation, insurance, entertainment, and other common monthly expenses. Continue reading here...
Partnership Raises Over $28,000 for Johnston County Children
Johnston County — On Friday, April 4th, the Partnership for Children of Johnston County hosted its inaugural “Fore the Kids” Golf Tournament, successfully raising over $28,000. Participating teams were eager to “putt for a purpose” as they generously gave to support vital initiatives known to enhance the lives of children. While hoping to score big, golfers contributed to essential resources like parenting education for caregivers, classroom support for teachers, and critical items like diapers and car
JCPS celebrates with Topping Out ceremony for Wilson’s Mills High
SMITHFIELD, NC - On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) celebrated the completion of the structural framework of the new Wilson’s Mills High with a beam signing and topping out ceremony. The event was hosted by Barnhill Contracting Company, the general contractors of the Wilson’s Mills High project. Attendees included alumni of the original Wilson’s Mills High, community members, Town of Wilson’s Mills employees, Johnston County Board of Education members, JCPS
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County Youth Explore Creativity Through Art with Local Artist Percil
Smithfield, NC & Selma, NC – April 2025 – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County recently held a series of art sessions led by local artist Percilla Williams at the Smithfield and Selma Club locations. The sessions allowed Club members to explore women’s history through art while learning to express their creativity and identity through painting. Thanks to Grassroots Grants awarded by the Johnston County Arts Council and the North Carolina Arts Council, youth were allowed to participate in hands-on
Johnston County Hosting Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Smithfield, NC – This year's spring cleaning just got easier! Johnston County's Household Hazardous Waste Collection event is back on Saturday, April 26 from 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Residents can safely dispose of items that don't belong in trash or recycling by using the free drive-thru service at the Johnston County Livestock Arena. Whether it’s oil-based paints, old pesticides, fluorescent bulbs, pharmaceuticals or automotive fluids, our staff will be on site to help unload hazardous materials from
Johnston County Public Schools Class of 2025 Graduation Dates
Johnston County Public Schools is pleased to announce graduation ceremony dates for our high schools for the 2024-2025 school year. For questions regarding a specific ceremony, please contact the specific school. Choice Plus Academy - May 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM West Campus Conference Center I 211 East Rose St., Smithfield, NC 27577 Clayton High School- May 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM Nixon-Fowler Stadium I 600 S. Fayetteville St., Clayton, NC 27520 Cleveland High School - May 23,
