Schools
NC Public Schools Awarded More Than $11 Million To Expand School-Based Mental Health Services
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has been awarded more than $11 million in federal funding to strengthen school-based mental health services, following a recent announcement…
Schools Have One Bad-Weather Day To Make Up
By The Smithfield Weekly Sun SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education Tuesday approved Monday, March 9 as a make-up day for students and staff following the recent closure…
Johnston School Board Approves Administrative Contracts
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Board of Education approved several administrative contract recommendations during its Feb. 10 meeting. Superintendent Dr. David Pearce recommended the personnel actions, which were approved by…
West Johnston High Second Quarter Principal’s List And Honor Roll
West Johnston High Second Quarter Principal’s List And Honor Roll 12th Grade Principal’s List Amelia AndersonGabriela Ayres De AraujoLogan BardenColson BeardHayden BishopMattison BittleKarlie BlakelyHillary BoatengRyley BrinkleyZoe BrooksWyattBrownMason BurtonAniya ButlerMia CaltonReece…
$1.5M Grant Targets Workforce Growth, Biotech Training In Johnston County
CLAYTON — A Johnston County workforce training facility focused on biotechnology and automation will undergo a significant expansion after receiving a $1.5 million grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation, part…
Neuse Charter Senior Semifinalist For Prestigious State Scholarships
SMITHFIELD — A Neuse Charter School senior has been named a semifinalist for two of North Carolina’s most competitive scholarship programs. Preeti Patel, who ranks in the top 10 percent…
Neuse Charter Senior Selected For Prestigious High Point University Program
SMITHFIELD — A Neuse Charter School senior has been invited to compete for one of High Point University’s most competitive scholarships after being selected to attend the university’s Presidential Fellowship…
JWL Announces Scholarship Opportunities For Johnston County High School Seniors
SMITHFIELD – The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) is now accepting applications for its 2026 High School Scholarship. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to female high school seniors…
Smithfield-Selma High Unified Sports Leaders Advocate On Capitol Hill
SMITHFIELD — Students and educators from Smithfield-Selma High School will represent Johnston County on the national stage as part of a North Carolina delegation attending Special Olympics “Capitol Hill Day”…
Teachers Hit The Court Against Harlem Wizards In Fundraiser Game
SMITHFIELD — A night of basketball, comedy, and community spirit is coming to Johnston County as the world-famous Harlem Wizards visit Smithfield for a special exhibition game benefiting local education.…
Neuse Charter Student Recognized With DAR Scholarship, Top State Honors
SMITHFIELD – Neuse Charter School announces that senior Bella Strickland, the school’s 2025 Smith-Bryan Chapter DAR Good Citizen Award nominee, has been awarded the Smith-Bryan Chapter DAR Good Citizen Scholarship…
Johnston Community College Sets New Enrollment Record
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College continues its upward enrollment trend, opening the fall semester with the largest curriculum student population in the College’s history. On the first day of spring…
