Johnston County Moves Forward with Plans for New Administrative Site

Why It Matters:

As Johnston County experiences significant population growth, the acquisition of land for a new administrative site highlights the county's efforts to accommodate its expanding needs.

The Details:

• The County of Johnston purchased approximately 50 acres of land off of U.S. Highway 70 Business East for $2 million.

• The land was bought after completing due diligence earlier this year and has a current market value of $178,650.

• The former owners of the site are John and Kyle Hughes.

• The county paid John Hughes $5,000 for the option to evaluate the land and had until September to exercise the option to purchase.

• Johnston County's population has grown by 8.7% (18,787 people) between April 1, 2020, and July 1, 2022, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates.

Conclusion:

The purchase of land for a new administrative site in Johnston County reflects the county's proactive approach to accommodating its growing population and expanding needs.