CLAYTON – Johnston County is taking steps to secure land for a potential Johnston Community College (JCC) medical campus near the Johnston Health facility in Clayton.
County Commissioners have obtained an option to purchase a 51.7-acre property on Johnson Estate Road, located just off Veterans Parkway. The site’s close proximity to the existing hospital makes it a strategic location for future health care education and workforce training.
The agreed price is $125,000 per acre, putting the total cost at just over $6.4 million. The land is currently owned by Charles and Beatrice Coats, according to county tax records.
County officials are now evaluating the site’s suitability for development. This includes confirming access and infrastructure to support a future campus. The due diligence period runs through October 21, and if the site meets county needs, the purchase would need to be finalized by October 30…