Schools
Clayton Native Builds His Future Close To Home
CLAYTON, N.C. – Parker Mann spends his summer walking construction sites across the Town where he grew up, learning firsthand how buildings are inspected and how those inspections help keep…
Shrinking Campus Programs Is No Conspiracy
By John Hood RALEIGH — As a passionate aficionado of history, philosophy, and classical civilization — the foreign language I took in college was Ancient Greek — I wince when…
Johnston County School Board Approves Personnel Appointments
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston County Board of Education approved two personnel recommendations from Superintendent Dr. David Pearce during its Aug. 11 meeting. Philip Trent Hall was approved as an…
Clayton Police Help Equip Local Students For A New School Year
CLAYTON, N.C. – A new backpack, a fresh notebook, or even a box of tissues may seem like a small gift. But in a classroom, those items can make a…
Four Local High Schools Win $5,000, Could Compete For $1 Million Prize
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Four Johnston County high schools have each won $5,000 and remain in the running for substantially larger prizes, including a $1 million football field upgrade. West Johnston…
Juveniles Charged With Breaking Into Johnston County High School
CLAYTON, N.C. – Two juveniles are facing charges after they were reportedly found inside Cleveland High School early Friday morning. Around 12:53 a.m., deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office…
Wilson’s Mills High Opens Doors To New 278,000-Square-Foot Campus
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — Johnston County Public Schools officially opened its newest high school Aug. 2, with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for Wilson’s Mills High School. The 278,000-square-foot…
Johnston County Community Foundation Seeking Nominations For Community Service Award
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The board of advisors of the Johnston County Community Foundation is accepting nominations for the Frances Finch Hobart Award for Volunteer Community Service. The nomination form is now available,…
Johnston Community College Lands $499,245 Workforce Training Grant
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston Community College will receive nearly $500,000 to launch a new respiratory therapy degree program, part of $16.7 million in funding approved Aug. 6 by the Golden…
Dr. P.K. Vyas Continues Tradition Of Supporting Future Healthcare Workers
BENSON, N.C. — Five local students planning careers in healthcare have received scholarships from Eastern Carolina Medical Center and Dr. P.K. Vyas. The annual scholarship program recognizes graduating seniors from…
UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Fifteen local students planning careers in healthcare have received scholarships from the UNC Health Johnston Volunteers, continuing a long-standing tradition of supporting the next generation of medical…
“Stronger Together” Takes Center Stage At JCPS 2026 Leadership Conference
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – On July 14-16, 2026, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) principals, assistant principals, and central office staff attended the 2026 Leadership Conference at Cleveland High. The annual conference…
