Schools
Candidate Challenge Hearing Postponed
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Elections postponed a hearing on a candidate residency challenge until next week. The election board convened at 9:00am Wednesday (today) for the hearing…
JCPS Advisory Appointments
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County School Board unanimously approved the following Advisory Board appointed during their December 2023 meeting:
Archer Lodge Middle Assistant Principal Named Principal Of Rosewood Middle
GOLDSBORO – During a special called meeting, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the hiring of Archer Lodge Middle assistant principal Kelly West as the new principal of Rosewood…
School Board Member Challenges Residency Of Opponent
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Elections has scheduled a date to hear evidence in a candidate challenge complaint. Johnston County school board member Ronald Johnson filed a formal…
School Board Approves Personnel Contracts
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education approved several personnel recommendations from Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy at their December 12 meeting: Assistant Principal (Two Year Contract) • Stefan Katsanos…
5-To-2 Vote: Andrews Reappointed School Board Chair
SMITHFIELD – Lyn Andrews was reappointed Chairperson of the Johnston County Board of Education, on Tuesday. Andrews was reappointed in a 5-to-2 vote with Ronald Johnson and Michelle Antoine voting…
State Superintendent Visits Cleveland Elementary
CLAYTON – North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt visited Cleveland Elementary on Wednesday, December 12, 2023, Accompanied by NC Department of Instruction Regional Coordinator Dr. Kendra King and…
Board Of Education Presents 2023-2024 Living Legend Awards
SMITHFIELD – During the December 12, 2023, regular session meeting, the Board of Education recognized the 2023-2024 Living Legends Mrs. Ethel Breeden Armwood, Mrs. Ruth Edwards High, and Mr. Bruce…
Middle School Students Compete In JCPS District Math Event
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held the MathCounts district competition on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Johnston Community College. “Mathletes†from 10 JCPS middle school teams participated in…
Former High School Principal Files For Johnston County Commissioner
SMITHFIELD – Dr. Bennett Jones of Clayton has officially filed for the District 1 seat on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners. Dr. Jones was joined by family members and…
Mimm To Lead UMO Nursing Program
MOUNT OLIVE – With over 32 years of clinical practice Dr. Nancy Mimm of Harrisburg, PA is well poised to lead the University of Mount Olive Nursing Program to the next…
Ordained Pastor Files For Johnston County School Board
SMITHFIELD – Concerned about the future of his grandchildren and students in Johnston County Public Schools, McGee’s Crossroads area resident Ken Ramey filed Thursday for the Johnston County School Board,…
