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AgCarolina Farm Credit Awards $33,850 In Grant Funds
AgCarolina Farm Credit announces $33,850 in grants have been extended to fourteen organizations through its corporate-giving program. The grants will aid recipients in carrying out programs specifically benefiting farmers and…
Local Employer Provides Opportunities For All
Drew Rush is a Junior at Corinth Holders High School in Clayton. He joined the Pre-Employment Transition Program (preETS) in 2018. JCI offers the preETS program in partnership with Vocational…
Republicans Slam Proposed Social Studies Standards
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — A N.C. State Board of Education meeting Wednesday, Jan. 27, became a flashpoint in the national debate over racism and American identity.…
Johnston County School Board Member Resigns
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County School Board member Traci Zukowski has resigned. Mrs. Zukowski submitted her Letter of Resignation this afternoon (Wednesday) to Board Chairman Todd Sutton. Zukowski and her family…
Jennifer Black Named Principal At Boone Trail Elementary
The Harnett County Board of Education approved a new administrative appointment Monday during a work session. Jennifer Black was named principal of Boone Trail Elementary School, where she currently serves…
JCPS Chief Of Operations Named Deputy Clayton Town Manager
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton has hired Dolores Gill as Deputy Town Manager. Gill currently serves as Chief of Operations and Communication for Johnston County Public Schools. She brings…
New UNC Programs Should Focus On Helping Students Find Work, Pay Off Debt
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — The UNC System wants to ensure new degree programs prepare students for successful careers. University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans…
Like Mother, Like Daughter
It is ironic how often life comes full circle. That is the case for Centora and Trinity Holder of Four Oaks. Although 27 years and many circumstances separate the mother…
School Choice Could See Gains In New Legislature
By David Bass Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — As North Carolina prepares to celebrate National School Choice Week Jan. 24-30, the cause of educational freedom could see even more advancement during…
NC Regional Teachers Of The Year Named; Nine Vie For State Title
Nine teachers from across North Carolina have been selected as the state’s regional Teachers of the Year for their dedication, innovation and ability to inspire students to achieve. These accomplished…
Former Police Officer Of The Year Indicted By Grand Jury
A former Police Officer of the Year has been indicted on criminal charges by a Johnston County Grand Jury. Tuesday afternoon, a Grand Jury in Smithfield returned a True Bill…
Johnston County Schools Administers First Round Of COVID-19 Vaccine To Employees
Johnston County Public Schools began vaccinating employees with the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The district received approximately 40 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine…
