Schools
Protected Speech Or Slander? School Board Member Threatens Lawsuit
Social media page operated by school board member’s adult son draws criticism, law enforcement investigation Several citizens call for Michelle Antoine to resign JOHNSTON COUNTY – Controversy is once again…
High School Students Involved In Large Fight At Johnston County Bojangles
PRINCETON – Princeton Police are investigating a large affray involving more than a dozen local high school students. The incident was reported at 8:36pm Wednesday in the parking lot of…
Johnston Community College Innovative High School Students Named Goodnight Scholars Class Of 2029
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College (JCC) has announced three students from its innovative high school programs, Career and Technical Leadership Academy (CTLA) and Early College Academy (ECA) were selected for…
Clayton Fire Department Donates Retired Fire Truck To Train Future Firefighters
CLAYTON – The Clayton Fire Department is making sure the future of fire service stays strong by donating a retired fire truck to Johnston Community College (JCC). This truck isn’t…
Benson Elementary Receives Prestigious NCASCD Lighthouse School Award
BENSON – Benson Elementary has been recognized as a 2025 North Carolina Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (NCASCD) Lighthouse School Award recipient. The prestigious Lighthouse School Award is presented…
University Of Mount Olive Shines At The 2025 NCICU Ethics Bowl
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive (UMO) showcased its commitment to academic excellence and ethical reasoning at the 2025 North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Ethics Bowl.…
Neuse Charter Student Places In Statewide NCDOT Aviation Art Contest
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has announced the winners of the 2025 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest, an annual competition designed to inspire and engage young…
JCC Partners With Food Bank To Support Students Facing Food Insecurity
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College (JCC) is proud to announce its official partnership with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina as a designated Partner Agency. This collaboration…
Tami Poland Named Principal Of New Swift Creek Elementary
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) has named Tami Poland the principal of the district’s newest school, Swift Creek Elementary, which is set to open in the fall of…
SSS Swim Team Places In State Championship
SMITHFIELD – Members of the Smithfield Selma High School Swim Team placed in the NCHSAA 3-A State Championships in Cary, on February 7. Team members and Coach Aaron Bentley were…
Clayton Police Recognize Impact School Resource Officers Have On Students And Campus Safety
CLAYTON – The Clayton Police Department is recognizing the dedication and commitment of its School Resource Officers (SROs) in honor of National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. According to Lieutenant…
Campbell Climbs US News Annual Rankings For Best Online Undergraduate Degree
BUIES CREEK – Campbell University Adult & Online Education ranked among the Top 21 percent of schools in the nation for its online bachelor’s program, according to the latest rankings released…
