Johnston Now Magazine

Johnston Now Magazine A monthly magazine dedicated to the positive stories from every community in Johnston County.

Johnston Now is a locally-owned advertising agency and magazine publication that focuses on positive and uplifting stories directly from the community in which we live, eat and shop. Approximately ten thousand (10,000) magazines are published monthly and are distributed to over 180 locations across Johnston County. JNOW Digital offers an array of services such as website creation, social media man

agement, targeted display ads and other digital advertising services. JNOW Digital's goal is to serve businesses nationwide by helping them to reach their customers right where they are; on their phones, computers and tablets, and to help educate the community on the power of digital marketing.

06/12/2026

James Johnson has been named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2026 Teacher of the Year during the 32nd Annual Flame for Learning Award Ceremony. Johnson was one of 20 semifinalists who were honored at the celebration. Johnson teaches Agricultural Mechanics at North Johnston High and was one of....

06/11/2026

We love our Honors stories so much that we're going up in pages for the July issue. So, that means there's room for your ad. Rumor has it the sales folks might even cut you a deal. Drop a line to [email protected] to learn more.

06/11/2026

Elementary students from across Johnston County put their skills to the test at the 2026 Elementary Science Olympiad, held this Spring at The Clayton Center. The annual event brought together 15 teams, including 14 from Johnston County Public Schools, for a day of hands-on competition and collaborat...

06/10/2026

Information contributed by Johnston County Public Schools Recently Johnston County Public Schools had a total of 22 middle and high school teams represented at the 2026 Special Olympics Johnston County Spring Games. There were also adult athletes from around Johnston County excited to showcase their...

06/09/2026

By Jamie Strickland After years of searching, trying and hoping, Johnston County resident Gray Sasser was beginning to accept the fact that he might lose his life to the kidney disease he was battling. “I was preparing to go home and be with my parents and other people we’ve lost,…

06/08/2026

By Dr. Mindi Miller-Jentes There is something deeply grounding about summer. Bare feet in the grass. Sun-warmed skin. Long evenings outside listening to cicadas sing while children chase fireflies through fading light.  Summer calls the body back into rhythm with the earth — but it also asks more...

06/07/2026

By Qarol Price When the merry month of May rolls around, if you are a Johnstonian playing along, it is time to closely examine honesty, the county schools character trait of the month. This is my fourth year preparing to evaluate this crucial human virtue for the pages of JNOW…

06/06/2026

By Michel McNeese There’s a moment in Johnston County when the tomato tables start appearing. Not the full summer spread yet. Not the heavy, late-July abundance. Just a few baskets at the edge of a stand. A handwritten sign. Enough to make you slow down and take a look. Most…

06/05/2026

By Jamie Strickland At opposite ends of Johnston County, two women are proving that preservation can also be progress. Through the restoration of two historic homes turned bed and breakfasts, they have safeguarded pieces of their towns’ heritage while creating spaces that now contribute to their e...

06/04/2026

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the America 250 Fair, a free community event filled with history, art, entertainment, and family-friendly activities!

Join us from 10am to 4pm at Johnston Community College for a day of history, art, and family fun! Experience Camp Flintlock's living history encampment, parade, and cannon firing; explore exhibits from the Johnston County Arts Council and Heritage Center; enjoy a puppet show, carriage rides, food vendors, local crafts, and more. Make sure you don't miss out on 1776, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that brings the story of the Declaration of Independence to life as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

For more information and to view the fair map visit: https://johnstonnc.gov/America250/index.cfm

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