Schools
Neuse Charter School Students Earn National Awards For Community Service Impact
SMITHFIELD – Neuse Charter School is delighted to announce 33 students are being recognized by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView in the eighth Annual Community…
Report: School Resource Officer Assaulted By Student
SMITHFIELD – A school resource officer (SRO) at Smithfield Selma High School was reportedly assaulted by a student. That student is now facing criminal charges. On Tuesday, May 6 around…
JCPS Hosts Spring 2025 Special Recognition Celebration
SMITHFIELD – On Monday, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) hosted its Spring Special Recognition Celebration at Corinth Holders High. JCPS parents, families, JCPS leadership, and Johnston County Board of Education…
Morgan Marshall’s Passion-Driven Path To Teaching
Morgan Marshall’s road to becoming a teacher has been filled with challenges, perseverance, and an unwavering passion for education. The 33-year-old is preparing to graduate from the University of Mount…
11 Complete Graduation Course At Neuse Correctional Institution
GOLDSBORO – Several individuals have been recognized for completing programs through Wayne Community College while incarcerated at the Neuse Correctional Institution. A graduation ceremony was held inside the prison to…
JCPS 2025 Teacher Of The Year Announced At Annual Flame For Learning Award Event
SMITHFIELD – William Marshall, an American History and Economics and Personal Finance teacher at West Johnston High, has been named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2025 Teacher of the Year.…
JCPS Principal Larkeysha Sheppard Receives Prestigious NCMLE Administrator To Watch Award
SMITHFIELD – Larkeysha M. Sheppard, principal of McGee’s Crossroads Middle School, was recognized as a recipient of the 2025 Administrator to Watch award by the North Carolina Association for Middle-Level…
Partnership Raises Over $28,000 For Johnston County Children
SMITHFIELD – On April 4th, Partnership for Children of Johnston County hosted its inaugural “Fore the Kids” Golf Tournament, successfully raising over $28,000. Participating teams were eager to “putt for a…
Southside Christian School Celebrates Opening Of New Campus
CLAYTON – Southside Christian School in Clayton celebrated the opening of their new campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 17. The celebration included dignitaries, business owners, families, students,…
WCC Partners With JCC For AI Degree
GOLDSBORO – Students at Johnston Community College (JCC) can earn a degree in artificial intelligence (AI) at Wayne Community College through a new partnership between the two schools. Through their…
Johnston County Education Foundation 2025 Grant Winners
The Johnston County Education Foundation (JCEF) has announced the 2025 JCEF Grants Winners. The Barnhill Grant Winner is Lauren McCall, Polenta Elementary, Photo left to right, Heather Moser, Board Member,…
Johnston County Public Schools Holds 2nd Annual Student Teacher Signing Day Event
SMITHFIELD – On April 10, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held its second annual teacher signing day. The event, mirrored after a sports contract signing ceremony, recognized and celebrated student…
