Schools
We Can’t Keep Our Schools Closed
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — Our elementary and secondary schools will reopen this fall. During these past months of disruption, dismay, and despair, I have never once doubted it. There…
Wayne County Schools Announces Graduation Events For 1,300 Seniors
At Monday evening’s monthly Board of Education meeting, Wayne County Public School (WCPS) administrators announced the district’s plan to hold live commencement events for its graduating classes of 2020. “School…
Campbell Football Adds Four Transfers
BUIES CREEK – Campbell has announced the additions of four transfers, all from Football Bowl Subdivision programs, set to join the Camels in 2020. Coming to Buies Creek will be…
Selma Elementary Honored As Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School
Selma Elementary School is one of ten schools in North Carolina to receive the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools award for the 2019-2020 school year by the Flippen Group.…
Smithfield Middle School 3rd Quarter Principal’s List and Honor Roll
6th Grade Principal’s List Selena Beverly, Aaliyah Brewer, Kenneth Camacho, Valery Davis Mendoza, Aeris Ebert, Ashley Fernandez Organista, Margo Grimes, Yoselin Guerrero-Zepeda, Melanie Morales-Aquino, Fatima Munoz Munoz, Devin Napier, Preston…
Johnston County Schools Announce Graduation Plans
Johnston County Public Schools sent a message to all seniors and their families Friday morning regarding graduation plans. High schools will host “modified” traditional graduation ceremonies between Wednesday, July 29,…
350 Computers Purchased For Smithfield Middle School
The Johnston County Public School Board has approved the purchase of 350 computers for students at Smithfield Middle School. The additional Chromebooks will be used for personalized lessons, creative classroom lessons,…
Kissing a Pig to feed students
By Lisa Farmer Wanting to have some fun and do some good, employees at Godwin Manufacturing and Champion Hoist, both at separate locations in Dunn and both part of The…
Op-Ed: The School Board Recordings Begin To Surface
Op-Ed By: Anita Bland Clayton citizen and concerned parent of Clayton High School While the Covid-19 pandemic has occupied much of the county’s thoughts and concerns, I feel strongly that…
Corinth Holders High Holds ‘Adopt A Senior’ Event
COVID-19 put an early end to the school year and a sudden end to high school for the Class of 2020. On Wednesday, Corinth Holders High School held an Adopt…
23 Central Office Job Cuts Still On The Table
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public School Board approved a new fiscal year budget proposal Tuesday night but not without some controversy. During budget discussions, board member Ronald Johnson recommended…
Wayne Community College Taking Layered Approach To Campus Return
Wayne Community College is working to re-open its campus after weeks of operating remotely due to COVID-19 precautions. While the state is in Phase I of its re-opening process, the…
