High School Football Playoffs—A Community Happening
By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Que Tucker, Commissioner of the North Carolina High School...
Justice Paul Newby Visits JCC
Senior associate justice shared his career on the bench with students
Senior Associate Justice Paul Newby shared some of his experiences as a member of...
School Board Tweaks Public Comments Policy
Growing criticism of a controversial public comments policy has prompted the Johnston County School Board to change the requirements placed on speakers addressing the...
WPTF Radio Holds Carl Lamm Appreciation Day
Recently retired radio legend Carl Lamm was honored Wednesday by WPTF Radio and Curtis Media Group. A special one hour radio show 'Carl Lamm Appreciation...
Tyndall Takes Oath As Smithfield Police Officer
Officer Angie Tyndall received her Oath as a Smithfield Police Officer during the Nov. 12th meeting of the Smithfield Town Council. Mayor Pro Tem...
Teacher Who Questioned Students On Personal Beliefs Apologizes And Expresses Regret For Incident
South Johnston High Spanish teacher Julia Lopp will be reinstated following 10–day suspension
Johnston County Public Schools announced this afternoon (Wednesday), a South Johnston High teacher...
WCC, FSU Sign $10K Degree Agreement
Wayne Community College and Fayetteville State University signed an agreement Tuesday that permits WCC graduates to earn a degree at FSU for no more...
New Home Construction Starts Down Slightly In October
New housing starts in Johnston County were down slightly last month but officials say it’s only temporary. In October 2019, permits were issued for 139...
Hundreds Attend Memorial For 15 Year-Old Ethan Handly
Hundreds of friends, family, classmates and others came together on Monday evening at C3 Church near Clayton to remember the life of Ethan M....
Pension For Retired Superintendent Ross Renfrow Could Cost Taxpayers $637,538
Johnston County Schools has been asked to pay $637,538.71 to the State Retirement system following the retirement of former Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow.
The State...
