Utilities & Taxes

To keep businesses and homes running smoothly, Johnston County provides a powerful and efficient infrastructure. The Triangle region is known as one of the world’s largest telecommunications centers, with dozens of R&D operations. The state boasts the NC Information Highway (NCIH), a high-speed, multimedia network that simultaneously transmits computer data, graphics, images and voice communications. You’ll also find a wide array of utility companies that will work closely with you and your company.

Cable

Time Warner Cable
Serving most of Johnston County
11771 US Hwy 70 Business West
Clayton, N.C. 27520
Phone: 919-595-4892 or 800-892-2253

Electricity

Smithfield - most of town, within city limits
Town of Smithfield
340 E. Market Street
Smithfield, N.C. 27577
Phone: 919-934-2116

Selma - most of town, within city limits
Town of Selma
100 N. Raiford Street
Selma, N.C. 27576
Phone: 919-965-9841

Johnston County - all other areas, except towns of Benson and Clayton
Progress Energy
Phone: 800-452-2777

Natural Gas

Piedmont Natural Gas Company
Phone: 800-752-7504

Water / Sewer

Smithfield - within city limits
Town of Smithfield
340 E. Market Street
Smithfield, N.C. 27577
Phone: 919-934-2116

Selma - within city limits
Town of Selma
100 N. Raiford Street
Selma, N.C. 27576
Phone: 919-965-9841

Johnston County
Johnston County Public Utilities
309 E. Market Street
Smithfield, N.C. 27577
Phone: 919-989-5075

Telecommunications

Incumbant local exchange carrier in Smithfield and most of Johnston County
CenturyLink
Phone: 919-592-9111

Incumbant local exchange carrier in Selma and Garner
AT&T-North Carolina
Phone: 919-821-6830 or 800-767-2355

Property Taxes

Johnston County Tax Administration
207 E. Johnston Street
PO Box 451
Smithfield, NC 27577
Phone: 919-989-5130