Schools
Johnston Students Participate In AgFest
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – Buses lined the University of Mount Olive campus as students stepped into a scene where country music carried across the grounds, conversations filled the air, and…
Leandro Should Have Ended Long Ago
By John Hood RALEIGH — For all the confusion, finger-pointing, and rancor that accompanied the North Carolina Supreme Court’s final ruling in the Leandro school-finance case, the primary emotion it conjured in…
JCPS Celebrates Lauren Strickland As 2025–2026 Assistant Principal Of The Year
SMITHFIELD, NC – Lauren Strickland has flourished since being named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2025-2026 Assistant Principal of the Year in August of 2025. A 21-year veteran educator, former…
North Johnston High School Third Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s List
North Johnston High School Third Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s List David K. Allen, Principal 9th Principal’s List Lexi Barbour, Tenley Barbour, Thomas Barefoot, Finley Barnes, Emmanuel Butts, Brandon Decid…
Johnston County Student Helps Lead NC Wesleyan Esports Program After Grant Boost
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — A Johnston County student is among those benefiting from the rapid growth of North Carolina Wesleyan University’s esports program, one year after a grant from Brightspeed…
Community Invited To 8th Annual Cleveland FFA Ag Fest
CLAYTON, N.C. — The Cleveland FFA chapter will host its eighth annual Ag Fest on April 18 at Johnston Community College’s Cleveland Campus, offering a day of family-friendly activities and…
West Johnston High Third Quarter Principal’s List And Honor Roll
West Johnston High School Third Quarter Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll 12th Grade Principal’s List Amelia AndersonLinda ArtripJaelynn BachusLogan BardenAaliyah BassColson BeardMattison BittleKarlie BlakelyHillary BoatengAmori BoltonRyley BrinkleyWyatt BrownKyasia BrownMason…
More Than Half Of NC Public School Graduates Passed College-Level Courses While In High School
54% of 2025 graduates earned college-level credit while in high school, the highest percentage ever recorded. RALEIGH, N.C. – Historic percentages of North Carolina public school students are enrolling and…
North Johnston Celebrates Signing Day For Johnson, Mielcarek, Scott
KENLY, N.C. — Three senior athletes at North Johnston High School signed to continue both their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level during a recent Signing Day ceremony,…
Hundreds Attend NCWorks Job Fair At Johnston Community College
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — About 200 job seekers met with dozens of employers during a recent job fair at Johnston Community College aimed at connecting local residents with available positions across…
Clayton High DECA Students Earn Recognition At North Carolina Conference
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Members of the Clayton High School chapter of North Carolina DECA joined more than 6,000 high school students studying business, finance, hospitality and marketing at the annual…
Harnett County Teacher Jailed On Multiple Charges
HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. — A Harnett County school teacher was arrested Thursday following an investigation into illegal substances on campus, according to the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office. Jocelyn Lee McArthur,…
