Schools
American Leadership Academy Qualifies Six For State Wrestling Championships
GREENSBORO, N.C. — In just their second season competing in the NCHSAA, the American Leadership Academy Patriots wrestling program has firmly established itself as one of the fastest-rising teams in…
Harlem Wizards Dunk Their Way Into Johnston County With Amazing Show
SMITHFIELD – The Harlem Wizards wowed the sold-out crowd at Smithfield-Selma High with their interactive family show, featuring incredible ball-handling, jaw-dropping trick shots, and high-flying dunks. The JoCo All-Stars, made…
Growing Demand Drives Neuse Charter School Expansion
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Neuse Charter School broke ground March 9 on a new elementary school building, marking a major expansion for the public charter school that serves students from Johnston…
UMO Celebrates 75 Years, Announces $23.7M Raised
GOLDSBORO — With music, memories, and meaningful announcements, the University of Mount Olive marked its 75th anniversary during a gala held Thursday, February 26, at The Maxwell Center in Goldsboro.…
15 Year-Old Charged After Gun Found At Wayne County School
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 15-year-old student was taken into custody after a handgun was discovered on campus at Eastern Wayne High School on March 4. According to the Wayne County…
Bradley Betterton Named First Athletic Director For Wilson’s Mills High
WILSON’S MILLS – Wilson’s Mills High has announced that Bradley Betterton has been selected as the first athletic director for the Green Waves. Betterton has served as the athletic director…
North Johnston High Second Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s List
North Johnston High School Second Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s ListDavid K. Allen, Principal 9th Grade Principal’s List JD Akers, Averlee Anderson, Khloe Anderson, Lexi Barbour, Thomas Barefoot, Emmanuel Butts,…
JCPS’s Leading With The Heart Recipients Honored
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) recently held its 18th annual Leading with the Heart Celebration, recognizing 54 staff members for exceeding expectations, inside and outside of the classroom.…
Tippett Defeats Jenkins In District 2 School Board Race
JOHNSTON COUNTY N.C. – Incumbent Terry Tippett won a decisive victory over Jeremy Jenkins in the March 3 Republican primary for Johnston County Board of Education District 2. Tippett received 12,158…
FFA Highlights The Strength Of Agricultural Education In Johnston County
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County proudly joined more than one million Future Farmers of America (FFA) members nationwide in celebrating National FFA Week, Feb. 21-28. This year’s theme, “Learn to Do,…
Neuse Charter School To Break Ground On New Elementary Building
SMITHFIELD — Neuse Charter School will break ground March 9 at 10 a.m. on a new elementary school building, marking a significant expansion for the public charter school that serves…
Commissioner Candidate Charged In School Bus Hit-And-Run
FOUR OAKS — A Johnston County commissioner candidate was arrested Friday afternoon following a hit-and-run crash involving a school bus. Chad Stewart, 55, of Four Oaks, a Republican candidate for…
