Johnston County
Recent News About Johnston County
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Johnston County saw 9.3% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 18.2% of income in Johnston County, a 9.3% surge from 8.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Johnston County ranks 94th highest in North Carolina for per capita government transfer income at $9,060 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Johnston County received an average of $9,060 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh lowest in North Carolina.
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Johnston County ranks 11th in North Carolina for government transfer dependency at 18.2% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 18.2% of income in Johnston County—ranking it 11th least dependent among North Carolina counties.
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COUNTY OF JOHNSTON: 2023 Rabies Shot Clinic on April 15th
.The 2023 Rabies Clinic will be held on April 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Animal Shelter at 115 Shelter Way in Smithfield, NC.
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COUNTY OF JOHNSTON: Register of Deeds Free Shred Event - April 15th at SSS - 9am - 12pm
Please be mindful of the items you are bringing to shred.
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COUNTY OF JOHNSTON: Airport Skyfest on March 25, 2023
.The Johnston County Regional Airport, in conjunction with Truist, is thrilled to announce that Skyfest Over JoCo is coming to the skies of Johnston County on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 9:00am to 3:00pm!
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COUNTY OF JOHNSTON: Heritage Center Book Talk to Highlight Former Pro Athlete from Johnston County
.After years of success on the basketball court and as business leader and county executive in Kent County, Michigan, Johnston County native Wayman Britt is set to hold a community conversation about his newly released book, Fulfilling the Dream: My Path to Leadership and Finding Purpose Through Serving Others at the Johnston County Museum at 10:00 a.m. on April 15, 2023.
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COUNTY OF JOHNSTON: Entries Sought for a Johnston County Literary Journal - Published by Heritage Center - Submission deadline is end of April
.The Johnston County Heritage Center is looking for writers to contribute to the second edition of its Literary and Historical Journal, scheduled for publication in the summer.
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COUNTY OF JOHNSTON: Board of Commissioners Meeting February 6, 2023
.The Johnston County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
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COUNTY OF JOHNSTON: Free Vision Screenings from Smithfield Lions Club volunteers
.Adults can receive free vision screenings from the Smithfield Lions Club volunteers at the Johnston County Health Department from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on February 6, February 15, February 22, March 8, March 17, and March 27.
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COUNTY OF JOHNSTON: Join the Johnston County Heritage Center in celebration of Black History Month!
.There are two events planned this month and a multitude of resources for anyone and everyone interested in Black history in Johnston County.
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COUNTY OF JOHNSTON: Recycle your Christmas Tree at the Landfill and Convenience Sites
Johnston County residents may take discarded clean, live Christmas trees to the Convenience Sites until February 15th, or to the County Landfill located at 680 County Home Road, Smithfield at any time.
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COUNTY OF JOHNSTON: Inaugural Johnston County State of Aviation Press Conference
Local media and members of the press are invited to attend the inaugural Johnston County State of Aviation Press Conference to be held at the Johnston County Regional Airport, located at 3149 Swift Creek Road, Smithfield, N.C. 27577.