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Aspen Institute Names Wayne Community College As Top 150 U.S. Community College
Eligible for 2021 Aspen Prize $1 Million Prize Recognizes Excellence in Equitable Outcomes for Students in and After College The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has named Wayne Community College in Goldsboro as one of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the…
West Clayton Elementary Celebrates 50 Years Of Education
Dozens of Clayton community members gathered together to celebrate West Clayton Elementary’s 50th Anniversary on Nov. 2. “To see administrators, teachers, and students from the past 50 years come together as one family was powerful,” said West Clayton Elementary Principal…
Commissioner Larry Wood Announces Reelection Bid
On Wednesday, Johnston County Commissioner Larry Wood made it official, he will seek his second term in office. “It is with excitement that today I announce I will be running for re-election,” Commissioner Wood told JoCoReport. ” I will be…
Troopers Identify Victim Found Dead Next To Wrecked Moped
The NC Highway Patrol has released the name of a man found dead next to his overturned moped alongside a Johnston County highway. The accident was reported at 5:36AM Monday on Packing Plant Road south of Smithfield. Troopers said 58 year-old…
November Proclaimed Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness And Caregivers Month
November 2019 has been proclaimed Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and Caregivers Month in Johnston County. Johnston County Commissioners issued the Proclamation at the request of Community & Senior Services of Johnston County and Register of Deeds Craig Olive. Alzheimer’s disease is a…
Harnett County Veterans Day Parade Set For November 11th
Parade to begin at 10am followed by service at 1pm Harnett County will host its annual Veterans Day Parade and Service on Monday, November 11 in Lillington. The event will celebrate local service members and veterans with hundreds of participants…
State Troopers Promoted
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol awarded seven civilian and 59 sworn members new ranks Monday during a promotional ceremony held at Colonial Baptist Church in Cary. First Sgt. D.L. Mobley who had been in charge of Troop C-6 in…
Homeowner Robbed By Burglars
A 44 year-old Smithfield man was robbed after returning home only to find three burglars inside his residence. Smithfield Police said they are investigating the incident but so far haven’t made any arrests. Around 10:30AM Friday, the victim returned to…
NCS Senior Alicia Spencer Selected As Semi-Finalist For National Merit Scholarship
Alicia Spencer, a Senior at Neuse Charter School, has been selected as a semifinalist in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. The nationwide competition starts with a detailed application that provides the students’ academic record, participation in school and community…
Petition Created To Show Support For Teacher Accused Of Segregating Students Based On Religious, Personal Beliefs
This story has been updated. Click here to read update. FOUR OAKS – An online petition drive has been created to show support for a South Johnston High teacher who has been suspended from her job while she is under investigation.…
