Schools
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…
JCPS To Hold Virtual Job Fair On May 14th
Johnston County Public Schools will hold a Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, May 14th. The event will be held in a Zoom Conference format from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Candidates will…
Excellence Honored At Central Carolina Community College
Central Carolina Community College has recognized approximately 100 outstanding students for its Annual Academic Excellence Awards. Instructors selected the students who were recognized for academic excellence or for overall outstanding…
Wooten Says 23 Job Cuts Are Not Part Of School Budget
Update 9:00pm – School Board member Mike Wooten says the proposed budget approved today did not include Mr. Johnson’s 23 job cuts. Johnson, reached tonight, said the job cuts are…
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…
