Schools
Op-Ed: What Will Johnston County Schools Look Like In The Fall?
A physician’s perspective By: Dr. Chuck Williams Do you wish you had a dollar for every time you’ve heard the phrase “uncharted territory” over the last two months? The COVID19 pandemic…
Harnett Central’s Austin Bowling Receives NCHSAA Pat Gainey Student Award
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has announce the recipients of the 2019-2020 Pat Gainey Student Award, providing scholarship support for two student-athletes with a focus…
WCC To Host Drive-Through Celebration For Graduates
GOLDSBORO – In a time when so much has been displaced or handled virtually, Wayne Community College is planning an in-person celebration of its graduates. On May 12 and May…
Grant To Fund Construction Of New Building At South Johnston High
South Johnston High School has received a grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. The grant will pay for construction of a new 50 x 60 foot pre-engineered metal…
Campbell Student Union named for the late Oscar N. Harris
Distinguished alumnus, longtime Dunn mayor provided generous gift for the highly anticipated facility prior to his sudden passing in January When Campbell University’s long-awaited student union is formally dedicated to…
School Buses To Serve As Wi-Fi Hot Spots For Remote Learning In Johnston, Other Counties
Donations to help equip more than 280 school buses in 29 counties with Wi-Fi Starting this week, additional school buses will bring internet access to communities without it to help…
Workgroup Formed To Develop Graduation Plan For High School Seniors
The coronavirus has caused a number of problems for local schools and students. Seniors in the Class of 2020 were scheduled to graduate later this month until the COVID-19 pandemic postponed…
Cleveland High Class of 2020 Video
Seniors at Cleveland High School in Clayton has produced a video sharing their thoughts about their final year of high school.
Former Johnston County School Administrator Named Principal Of Wayne Academy
GOLDSBORO – The Wayne County Board of Education approved the hiring of a former Johnston County School administrator as the new principal of Wayne Academy. John Bell, who has served…
SSS Donates Masks To Smithfield Police
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Police Department received just over 50 masks this afternoon from Smithfield Selma High School. Angela Jenkins with the SSS Engineering Department and some of her students…
Students Show Band Director Just How Much He Is Missed
On April 29, 2020, Hobbton High School Band Director Geoffrey Tart’s band students showed him how much they love and miss him.
Wellness Audit Report Calls For Cuts, Privatizing Some Services, Adding New Cabinet Position
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public School Board received a copy of a 46 page Wellness Audit Monday night during a special called online budget meeting. Dr. Don Martin and…
