Schools
Johnston County Public Schools Hosts Signing Day Celebration For Future Teachers
SMITHFIELD, NC – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held its third annual Early Contract Signing Celebration on April 15. This year’s celebration hosted 18 JCPS educators signing one-year contracts in…
Dace Named To NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell second year running backs coach Larry Dace III has been named to the NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program for the Tennessee Titans. Designed…
JCC Signs Updated Transfer Agreement With NC Wesleyan
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston Community College has formalized an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) as part of its Wesleyan Works program. The updated agreement…
Johnston County Students Receive Awards At UMO
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – Several Johnston County students were recognized for their achievements at the University of Mount Olive’s Annual Awards Ceremony. Among those receiving awards were: Alicia Gachuz of…
Johnston School Board Requests 5.7% Increase In County Funding
By The Smithfield Weekly Sun 6% raises budgeted for teachers; state may go to 8% SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston County Board of Education Tuesday approved a 2026-27 budget request…
Wake County Principal Named 2026 Wells Fargo Principal Of The Year
RALEIGH, N.C. – Dr. Mariah Walker, principal of Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy (WYWLA), is the 2026 Wells Fargo Principal of the Year. The announcement was made May 15 at…
Harnett County School Chosen For Golden LEAF Education Program
RALEIGH, N.C. — Overhills Middle School in Harnett County has been selected to join a statewide school improvement initiative backed by a $25 million investment aimed at transforming education in…
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,…
