The Johnston County Board of Commissioners adopted a $376,345,949million budget at yesterday’s regularly scheduled Board meeting. Commissioners approved a reduction to the property tax rate from 69 cents per $100 of property value to 67 cents per $100 of property value.  “We, as a Board, remain focused on our established priorities and committed to our role as financial stewards of County funds,” said…

The awards keep rolling in for the team at Johnston County Government. 911 Center Director Brett Renfrow was honored with the distinction of North Carolina’s 2024 Communications Center Leader of the Year this past week. The National Emergency Number Association’s (NENA) North Carolina chapter bestowed Mr. Renfrow with its highest honor at the organization’s annual…

Business North Carolina magazine has again recognized Johnston County Economic Development Office Director Chris Johnson, naming him to its 2024 Power 100 list. It’s the third time Johnson has made the elite list, having previously been recognized in 2021 and 2022. The Charlotte-based monthly magazine has been published since 1981 and currently reaches more than 122,500 readers.  “The…