Schools
Camels Up To No. 12 In Stats Perform FCS Top-25 Poll
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Riding a five-game winning streak, Campbell climbed to No. 12 in the Stats Perform FCS Top-25 Poll this week. An all-time high national ranking for the…
No. 13 Camels Earn School Record Seventh Win, Defeat Maine 35-6
ORONO, MAINE – Kamden Sixkiller threw for a school single-game record 450 yards with three touchdowns, leading No. 13 Campbell on the road at Maine 35-6. Campbell set a new…
JCPS Launches New Family Resource Webpage
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County Public Schools has launched a new Family Academy webpage aimed at making district information and family resources easier to find. The webpage brings together commonly used…
JCPS Awarded $50,000 Grant To Expand STEM Learning At Four Elementary Schools
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County Public Schools has been awarded a $50,000 state grant to expand STEM learning at four elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. JCPS was one of…
School Board Reviews Improvement Plan Focused On Achievement, Opportunity Gaps
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools presented its 2026-2027 School Improvement Plan to the Board of Education on October 13, outlining districtwide academic gains while identifying areas where additional support…
NC Wesleyan To Add Women’s Flag Football In 2028
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – North Carolina Wesleyan University is adding women’s flag football to its athletic program, with the Battling Bishops scheduled to begin competition in spring 2028. The university…
Donation Covers Fall Festival Admission For 1,000 Four Oaks Elementary Students
FOUR OAKS — Admission to this year’s Four Oaks Elementary School Fall Festival will be covered for 1,000 students following a $5,000 donation to the school PTA. The Fall Festival…
JCPS General Fund Balance Grows To $15.9 Million
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County Public Schools ended the 2025-26 fiscal year with nearly $15.93 million in its General Fund balance, an increase of about $1.87 million from the previous year.…
Brogden Native Earns UMO Professor Of The Year Honor
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – Waylon Woodall serves as assistant professor of accounting at the University of Mount Olive by title. But ask what he hopes students take with them after…
School Board Approves Personnel Changes, Contract Extensions
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Board of Education approved several central office personnel recommendations from Superintendent Dr. David Pearce during its October meeting. Among the actions, Marlon Watson was approved…
No. 16 Camels Edge Towson 24-20
Remain Unbeaten Against FCS Opponents BUIES CREEK, N.C. – No. 16 Campbell’s defense stopped Towson on its final four possessions and De’Von Thomas rushed for two scores, lifting the Fighting…
Neuse Charter School Honor Society Chapter Earns National Recognition
MITHFIELD — Neuse Charter School’s National Honor Society chapter has received national recognition for its leadership, service and work within the school and community. The chapter was named a Chapter…
