Schools
Novo Nordisk Named JCC’s Business & Industry Partner Of The Year
SMITHFIELD – Novo Nordisk was named Johnston Community College’s 2023 Business and Industry Partner of the Year. JCC announces this award each year at its annual Breakfast Before Business, a…
Brandy Peters Named 2023-2024 JCPS School Counselor Of The Year
SMITHFIELD – Brandy Peters, the 12th grade counselor at South Johnston High, was named 2023-2024 Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) School Counselor of the Year. The award was presented to…
Wilson’s Mills Fights Food Insecurities As A Community
WILSON’S MILLS – A community that loves to give back. Wilson’s Mills is striving to give back to their community and striking out food insecurities is its first goal. Grocery…
JCPS Job Fair Provides Applicants Opportunities For Employment
SMITHFIELD – On March 2, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) Human Resources Department held its annual job fair at Smithfield-Selma High. The event welcomed nearly 150 hundred people from as…
Johnston Community College Joins Wesleyan Works Program
JCC partners with North Carolina Wesleyan University to expand student transfer options and employee educational benefits SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College (JCC) and North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) have signed…
Johnston County Public Schools Holds Student Teacher Signing Day
SMITHFIELD – On February 27, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held its second annual teacher signing day. The event, mirrored after a sports contract signing ceremony, recognized and celebrated student…

2024 Flame For Learning Semifinalists Announced
Johnston County’s Top Educators Vie for Teacher of the Year SMITHFIELD – Johnston County’s Teacher of the Year is poised to be crowned at the prestigious 30th Annual Triangle East…

Grant Will Allow JCPS To Expand Access To School Breakfast
Grants will enable public schools to support more children’s health, development and learning with innovative breakfast service RALEIGH: On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper announced $1.3 million in grants to 42…

$3.7 Million Bid Awarded For HVAC Upgrades At Four Schools
SMITHFIELD – Four public school campuses will be getting upgrades to their HVAC systems. The Board of Education recently approved a $3,745,195 contract with Engineering Control Solutions (ECS) for the…
JCPS ‘Leading With The Heart’ Recipients Honored With Celebration
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) honored 53 of its staff members for going above and beyond, inside and outside of the classroom, at the district’s 16th annual Leading…
Chris Had A Dream To Play Basketball And Score. See How Student Athletes From Opposing Teams Made That Dream Come True!
Bigger Than A Game WAYNE COUNTY – Great things happen everyday. Sometimes you just have to look for them. And then a moment comes along that is so AMAZING you…
Neuse Charter School Seeking $8 Million From Johnston County Commissioners
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Commissioners have been asked to help fund construction of a new elementary classroom building at Neuse Charter School. Neuse Charter opened in 2007 to 175 students…








