Johnston Now Magazine

09/19/2025

We are incredibly proud to have been recognized with two awards tonight from the North Carolina Press Association! We're thankful to everyone who reads and supports our publication and we're proud of the work we do, shining a light on Johnston County! P.S. That General Excellence one is kind of a big deal! 😁🎉🤩

09/18/2025

Happening now and at other times and dates throughout the month - Free Voter IDs!

09/17/2025

It's already time for Week 5? I swear I just did the football preview, and now the season's almost half over. So, soak in the moments, I guess. We certainly had a few last week. There was a Game of the Year contender, a surprise or two and some cases…

09/16/2025

This November, Johnston Now Magazine will publish a special edition that highlights local nonprofit organizations doing good work in our communities. Are you involved with an organization, or know of one that deserves some recognition? We want to hear about it! Submit details here: johnstonnow.com/nonprofit

09/12/2025

FOUR OAKS — CommWell Health Chief Executive Officer, Pamela Tripp, MEd, MSOM, has been named the 2025 Jessie Trice Hero Award Honoree by Health Choice Network (HCN). “I am beyond honored to receive this prestigious award,” Tripp said. “Jesse Trice was a true pioneer and visionary in the heal...

09/11/2025

By Jamie Strickland FOUR OAKS — Attendees of The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce 2025 Strategic Partner Forum got a sneak peak into the brand new Johnston Community College Advanced Manufacturing Training Center recently. JCC and the I-95/I-40 Crossroads of America Alliance will celebrate the fall o...

09/10/2025

Want to go to the home show this weekend? We've got free tickets!

Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show Raleigh Fall 2025 Tickets

09/10/2025

This event begins at 8 this morning...

Submitted by the Clayton Chamber of Commerce CLAYTON – The Clayton Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast and Awards on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Church at Clayton Crossings. Presented by Grifols, this event honors the individuals wh...

09/09/2025

We're so proud of our JNOW Co-owner and General Manager, Shanna Capps for being nominated for this award!

🌟 ATHENA International Award Nominee Spotlight 🌟

Meet Shanna Capps, General Manager of JNOW Media, which is celebrating 10 years of storytelling, community connection, and local impact. Under her leadership, JNOW Media has grown to include Johnston Now Magazine, JoCo Sports, Johnston Now Honors, and Dine JoCo—all while being recognized as a Certified Google Partner, one of only 4,000 nationwide.

With more than 25 years of digital marketing experience (dating back to the dial-up days!), Shanna is passionate about helping businesses thrive. She shares her expertise by teaching classes at Johnston Community College and Brunswick Community College, while also serving on the board of Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue.

Shanna and her husband, Randy, have built, bought, and sold businesses together, giving her a unique perspective on entrepreneurship. Today, they enjoy life in Four Oaks with their rescue pups Lyla and Van Gogh 🐾, while their son Ethan continues the family legacy as part of the JNOW team.

Join us in celebrating Shanna Capps for her leadership, innovation, and dedication to both business and community.

09/09/2025

JOHNSTON COUNTY — Local filmmaker Char Vinar announces the premiere of her highly anticipated independent short movie, “Black Honey,” on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. at the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield. The movie, which is about 30 minutes long, will be shown in the second-...