Schools
Former Newspaper Editor Running For School Board
Former Clayton News-Star Editor Rick Mercier of Clayton filed Friday morning for the Johnston County School Board. “Our school system is in crisis,” Mr. Mercier said. “Gross fiscal malpractice has led…
Ronald Johnson Files For Second Term On Johnston County School Board
Joined by more than 50 of his supporters, Ronald Johnson of Clayton filed this afternoon (Thursday) for his second term on the Johnston County School Board. “I think the public…
Mark Lane Joins School Board Race
Mark Lane of Smithfield filed this morning (Thursday) at the Johnston County Board of Elections Office for a seat on the Johnston County School Board. A total of 4 seats…
Local Physician Chuck Williams Files For School Board Seat
Local physician Chuck Williams of Clayton filed this afternoon (Thursday) for a seat on the Johnston County Board of Education. “My three high school boys have had a very positive…
Over 380 Graduate From CCCC’s Medical Programs
More than 380 people are the most recent graduates of the Central Carolina Community College’s Medical Programs, which held its graduation on Dec. 12 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic…
Kenon Crumble Enters School Board Race
Tuesday afternoon, Kenon Crumble of Clayton officially filed for a seat on the Johnston County Board of Education. Crumble said he decided to enter the school board race after seeing how…
New Grantham Elementary Principal Named
This week, the Wayne County Board of Education named Grantham Elementary assistant principal Bill Joyner the new principal for the school. He will replace Nicole Barrett, who was recently announced…
CCCC, FSU Partner On $10K Pathway Degree
Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) and Fayetteville State University (FSU) have signed an agreement that permits CCCC Associate Degree graduates to complete an online Bachelor’s Degree at FSU at a…
Kay Carroll Files For Johnston County School Board
Calls For Wellness Audit Of Johnston County Schools Finances Late-Monday, Kay Carroll of Four Oaks filed for a vacant seat on the Johnston County School Board. Carroll previously served on…
Dr. Twyla Wells Is JCC’s New VP Of Advancement And Community Relations
Wells says she’s excited about the opportunity to improve student success Dr. Twyla Casey Wells is the new vice president of advancement and community relations at Johnston Community College. In…
School Board Vice Chair Dr. Peggy Smith Will Not Seek Re-election
Dr. Peggy Smith, Vice Chair of the Johnston County Board of Education, has announced she will not seek re-election in 2020. Smith has served on the board since 2008 and is…
Smithfield VFW Post Recognizes Public Servants
Several students, teachers and public servants were honored last week at a banquet organized by VFW Post 5886 in Smithfield. The VFW has a national program called the VFW National…
