Schools
Smithfield-Selma Senior Selected For Elite Morehead-Cain Scholarship Program
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Johnston County student has been selected as part of the Morehead-Cain Foundation’s Class of 2030 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, joining a…
Top-Tier Ratings Will Deliver Savings to Johnston County Taxpayers
SMITHFIELD, N.C.- Credit-rating firms have given top grades to Johnston County’s next borrowing. “Achieving top-tier credit ratings translates directly into real savings for Johnston County taxpayers through lower interest costs,”…
Former Clayton High Principal To Lead Roanoke Rapids School District
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. – A longtime Johnston County educator and former Clayton High School principal has been selected to lead a school district in eastern North Carolina. The Roanoke Rapids…
Survey Of N.C. Employers Provides Insights For Job Seekers
By Ben Coulter, Ed.D. If you’ve been looking for a job in North Carolina, or know someone who is, you’ve probably noticed it’s more difficult than in years past. That’s…
Wayne County Deputies: Woman Arrested With Handgun At Elementary School
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – A parent was arrested after deputies say a handgun was discovered in her purse at Eastern Wayne Elementary School. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office,…
Time Capsule Unearthed. New One Buried For Opening In 2046
By Emily Weaver Daily Record of Dunn NEWTON GROVE, N.C. – Former Midway Middle School Raiders carefully sifted through a 2006 time capsule, examining messages their younger selves buried 20…
Former NFL Star To Speak At UMO Commencement
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – The University of Mount Olive (UMO) has announced that former NFL star and ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday will serve as the keynote speaker for its spring…
LGC Approves Johnston County School Bonds
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Local Government Commission (LGC) on Tuesday approved multiple financing requests, with Johnston County receiving the largest local allocation for school construction and refinancing. Johnston County was…
Johnston County Student Awarded $2,000 Forestry Scholarship
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Johnston County student is among a handful of North Carolinians recognized this year for their work and future in forestry. The North Carolina Forestry Association announced…
Neuse Charter Senior Awarded Prestigious Cross Country Scholarship
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Neuse Charter School has announced that Senior student-athlete Isabella “Bella” Strickland has been named a recipient of the prestigious FloSports Cross Country Scholarship, an honor awarded annually…
Read To Grow JoCo’s Kindergarten Readiness Nights Described By Parents As: “A Perfect Learning Night”
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – Read to Grow Johnston County recently hosted its fourth annual Kindergarten Readiness Nights, preparing 171 rising kindergarteners for the upcoming school year. Families were able to…
Johnston County Public Servant J.H. Langdon Dies At 88
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Former North Carolina Rep. and longtime Johnston County public servant James H. “J.H.” Langdon Jr. died April 30 at his home. He was 88. Langdon, of…
