http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com Images of Johnston County is a lifestyle magazine and newcomers' guide to Johnston County, North Carolina, published by Journal Communications, Inc. en-us Images of Johnston County RSS Feeds http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/education/Innovative_Program_in_Johnston_County_Allows_High_School_Students_To_Earn_College_Credit.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST At Johnston County Middle Col­lege High, students graduate with much more than a high school diploma. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/education/Innovative_Program_in_Johnston_County_Allows_High_School_Students_To_Earn_College_Credit.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/education/Regional_Partnership_for_High_School_Excellence_Helps_Students_Succeed_in_School_and_Life.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST When five local business leaders met with area school administrators in 2004, no one could have predicted how their efforts would affect the future of education in North Carolina’s Triangle region. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/education/Regional_Partnership_for_High_School_Excellence_Helps_Students_Succeed_in_School_and_Life.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/health_care/Johnston_County_Memorial_Hospital_Offers_State-of-the-Art_Health_Care.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST Say aahh – as in so many accomplishments. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/health_care/Johnston_County_Memorial_Hospital_Offers_State-of-the-Art_Health_Care.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/health_care/Council_on_Aging_of_Johnston_County_Helps_Seniors_Enjoy_the_Golden_Years.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST The staff and volunteers at the Council on Aging of Johnston County make a difference in people’s lives every day. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/health_care/Council_on_Aging_of_Johnston_County_Helps_Seniors_Enjoy_the_Golden_Years.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/business/A_Residential_Building_Boom_Is_Taking_Place_in_Johnston_County.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST Growth is no stranger to Johnston County. Much of this rural county’s history has been written by its economic anchor – farming. And even with the area’s decline in agricultural production, it continues to be home to more farms than any other North Carolina county. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/business/A_Residential_Building_Boom_Is_Taking_Place_in_Johnston_County.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/business/A_Variety_of_Scrumptious_Food_Products_Is_Made_in_Johnston_County.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST It took Jan Matthews-Hodges 12 years to develop the perfect pound cake recipe, but her efforts are finally paying off. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/business/A_Variety_of_Scrumptious_Food_Products_Is_Made_in_Johnston_County.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/business/The_Population_Boom_Spells_Economic_Boom_in_Johnston_County.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST It’s something of a North Carolina conundrum. How can a county without a town of even 15,000 people amass annual retail sales of better than $1 billion? http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/business/The_Population_Boom_Spells_Economic_Boom_in_Johnston_County.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/business/Hinnant_Family_Vineyards_Have_Made_Their_Wine_Business_a_Sweet_Success.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST Hinnant Family Vineyards & Winery in Pine Level is making quite a name for itself. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/business/Hinnant_Family_Vineyards_Have_Made_Their_Wine_Business_a_Sweet_Success.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/business/MasterTrax_Recording_Studio_Provides_a_Place_for_Musicians_to_Lay_Down_Tracks.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST Musicians in Johnston County don’t have to travel to Nashville or New York to record an album – they have a professional, commercial recording studio in their own backyard. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/business/MasterTrax_Recording_Studio_Provides_a_Place_for_Musicians_to_Lay_Down_Tracks.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/business/Workforce_Solutions_Are_Energizing_Johnston_County's_Economy.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST Utilities undergird every successful economic devel­opment project. Without them, jobs go elsewhere. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/business/Workforce_Solutions_Are_Energizing_Johnston_County's_Economy.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/business/Biz_Briefs.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST Wedding bells in your future? Then you’ll want to check out The Hall and Gardens at Landmark, an exquisite wedding and special events venue. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/business/Biz_Briefs.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/culture/Johnston_County_Is_Perfecting_the_Art_of_Entertainment.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST Johnston County, an area of 152,000 residents, knows what it takes to create and nurture artists who appeal to a wide audience. The 10 towns of the region enjoy a variety of entertainment options, from bluegrass to contemporary plays. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/culture/Johnston_County_Is_Perfecting_the_Art_of_Entertainment.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/culture/Festivals_of_Every_Kind_Are_on_Tap_in_Johnston_County.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST Folks in Johnston County love a party. They have festivals through­out the year that celebrate everything from strawberries and mules to ham and yams. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/culture/Festivals_of_Every_Kind_Are_on_Tap_in_Johnston_County.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/culture/Johnston_County_Arts_Council_Supports_Efforts_to_Promote_Creativity.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST Whatever the art form – be it dancing and singing or painting and acting – the Johnston County Arts Council is involved. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/culture/Johnston_County_Arts_Council_Supports_Efforts_to_Promote_Creativity.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/culture/Almanac.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST She lived in Hollywood for much of her life, yet her modest grave is in Smithfield. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/culture/Almanac.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/recreation/Cozy_Bed-and-Breakfasts_in_Johnston_County_Provide_a_Place_for_Rest_and_Relaxation.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST Need a little R&R? Hunker down in one of Johnston County’s cozy B&Bs. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/recreation/Cozy_Bed-and-Breakfasts_in_Johnston_County_Provide_a_Place_for_Rest_and_Relaxation.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/recreation/Horseback_Riding_Is_a_Popular_Hobby_Among_Johnston_County_Residents.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST Thanks to an abundance of horse farms and riding schools, horseback riding has become a popular hobby among Johnston County residents. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/recreation/Horseback_Riding_Is_a_Popular_Hobby_Among_Johnston_County_Residents.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/recreation/Golfers_Can_Play_the_Game_at_Several_Courses_in_Johnston_County.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST With its mild climate and picture-perfect landscapes, Johnston County offers a year-round golf haven for duffers in eastern North Carolina. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/recreation/Golfers_Can_Play_the_Game_at_Several_Courses_in_Johnston_County.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/facts_and_stats/Johnston_County_At_A_Glance.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST Images of Johnston County at a glance, from population and location to its beginnings. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/facts_and_stats/Johnston_County_At_A_Glance.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/facts_and_stats/Fast_Facts_About_Johnston_County.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST Johnston County has 10 municipalities, including Benson, Clayton, Four Oaks, Kenly, Micro, Pine Level, Princeton, Selma, Smithfield and Wilson’s Mills. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/facts_and_stats/Fast_Facts_About_Johnston_County.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/_downloads/Economic_Profile.pdf Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST Johnston County is a part of North Carolina’s “Triangle Region,” located only 29 miles from Research Triangle Park. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/_downloads/Economic_Profile.pdf http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/_downloads/Community_Profile.pdf Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST Johnston County was founded in 1745 and was named for Gabriel Johnston, royal colonial governor of North Carolina. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/_downloads/Community_Profile.pdf http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/links/Guide_To_Services.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST A complete listing of all of our advertisers and links to their Web sites. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/links/Guide_To_Services.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/links/Local_Links.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST A list of useful education and community links in the Images of Johnston County area. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/links/Local_Links.php http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/links/Link_To_Us.php Fri, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST If you have your own Web site and would like to help spread the word about Images of Johnston County or Journal Communications Inc. simply follow the easy steps listed on this page. http://www.imagesjohnstoncounty.com/links/Link_To_Us.php