Schools
WCC President Pfeiffer’s Contract Extended
GOLDSBORO – The Wayne Community College Board of Trustees voted to extend President Patty Pfeiffer’s contract during their meeting on Nov. 28. “On behalf of the Wayne Community College Board…
Superintendent And Central Staff Visit Riverwood Elementary Classrooms
CLAYTON – Arnie the Apostrophe was one of the main characters discussed during Ms. Jennifer Medlin’s classroom visit this morning by Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy, Area Assistant Superintendent of Elementary…
Clayton Middle Holds Color Games To Celebrate Fundraising Efforts
CLAYTON – For the third consecutive year, Clayton Middle held its Color Games on November 30, wrapping up the school’s two week fundraising efforts in partnership with APEX Leadership Co.…
Read To Grow JoCo Announces Second Annual Poster Contest Winners
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Read to Grow Johnston County held its second annual “Attendance Matters†poster contest in September to celebrate Attendance Awareness Month. Absenteeism in the first month of school…
The Clayton Center Launches 2023-24 School Stage Series, Inspiring 900+ Johnston County Elementary Students
CLAYTON – The Clayton Center shared the excitement of live performance with more than 900 Johnston County elementary school students on Wednesday, November 15, through the first show in the…
Four Oaks Chamber 2023 Veterans Awards
FOUR OAKS – The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce held a Veterans Recognition ceremony on November 14 at the American Legion Post 346 building. The ceremony began with Little Miss…
School Bus Involved In Minor Accident
CLAYTON – A Johnston County school bus collided with a small SUV on Buffalo Road just north of Highway 42 East. The Thursday evening accident caused minor injuries but major…
Board Of Education Votes To Approve Residency District Map
JOHNSTON COUNTY – During the November 15, 2023 Special Session meeting the Johnston County Board of Education voted to approve one residency district map. The new residency district map will…
Quick-Thinking Driver Saves Students From Bus Fire
By Robert Jordan Dunn Daily Record HARNETT COUNTY – A Harnett County school bus transporting students to Benhaven Elementary School caught fire and was destroyed Tuesday morning, but students were…
Top JCPS Officials Receive Salary Increases, Contract Extensions
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County school board voted to extend the contracts of three top school officials, and increase their salaries. In a 5-to-2 decision, the school board voted Nov.…
Neuse Charter School Celebrates Students Selected For HOBY Leadership Seminar
SMITHFIELD – Two 10th graders at Neuse Charter School were honored by being selected to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar at NC State in Raleigh. Bella Strickland and…
JCPS Veterans Day Celebration One For The Books
By Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools held its 19th Annual Veterans Day Celebration at Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) on Friday, November 10, 2023. As…
