Schools
Neuse Charter Senior Selected For Prestigious High Point University Program
SMITHFIELD — A Neuse Charter School senior has been invited to compete for one of High Point University’s most competitive scholarships after being selected to attend the university’s Presidential Fellowship…
Smithfield-Selma High Unified Sports Leaders Advocate On Capitol Hill
SMITHFIELD — Students and educators from Smithfield-Selma High School will represent Johnston County on the national stage as part of a North Carolina delegation attending Special Olympics “Capitol Hill Day”…
Neuse Charter Student Recognized With DAR Scholarship, Top State Honors
SMITHFIELD – Neuse Charter School announces that senior Bella Strickland, the school’s 2025 Smith-Bryan Chapter DAR Good Citizen Award nominee, has been awarded the Smith-Bryan Chapter DAR Good Citizen Scholarship…
Johnston Community College Sets New Enrollment Record
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College continues its upward enrollment trend, opening the fall semester with the largest curriculum student population in the College’s history. On the first day of spring…
Corinth Holders High Agricultural Educator Selected For National Award
NASHVILLE, TN – Ashley Holloman, agricultural educator at Corinth Holders High School in Johnston County is one of six agricultural educators nationwide who received the 2025 National Association of Agricultural…
18-Year-Old Charged After Vehicle Driven Onto High School Fields
CLAYTON — An 18-year-old Clayton man has been charged with damaging athletic fields at Cleveland High School after allegedly driving a vehicle onto school property. According to the Johnston County…
School Bus Stopped At Intersection During Three-Vehicle Collision
SELMA – A Johnston County public school bus carrying seven students was involved in a three-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon. The collision occurred at the intersection of Jordan-Narron Road and Lynch…
Governor Stein Holds Teacher Roundtable Highlighting Impact Of Cell Phone-Free Classrooms
CHARLOTTE – On Tuesday, Governor Josh Stein visited East Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte to hear from teachers about the impact of cell phone-free classroom environments. Last summer, Governor Stein signed into law a bill that established cell phone-free classrooms. The law took effect on…
JCC Announces Fall 2025 President’s & Dean’s Lists
JCC recognizes students for their outstanding academic achievements SMITHFIELD – Congratulations to all the Jaguars who achieved these outstanding academic accomplishments. President’s List The following students have been named to…
Select JCPS High School Students And 2025 Graduates Named AP Capstone Candidates
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) has announced that for the 2024-2025 academic year, two seniors and two 2025 graduates are candidates for the College Board Advanced Placement (AP)…
Ex-Clayton High Coach Charged With Assault, Stalking
CLAYTON — A former Clayton High School basketball coach has been charged with assault after allegedly chasing and attacking a woman, WRAL reports. Kenneth Collins, 30, who coached the boys’…
JCC Celebrates Graduates; Awards 20 Percent More Credentials This Winter
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College (JCC) celebrated the achievements of its graduates during a winter commencement ceremony this week on its main campus. The College honored the dedication, perseverance, and…
