Schools
Teacher Hurt Breaking Up Fight At SSS; Six Students Face Charges
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Six Smithfield-Selma High School students are expected to face juvenile charges following two separate fights at the school this week, including one that left a teacher injured.…
Judge Rules For Smithfield In Lawsuit Brought By Fired Cop
By Carolina Journal Staff A federal judge has ruled in favor of Smithfield in a lawsuit brought by a fired police officer who was also a Johnston County school board…
Police: Smithfield-Selma High Bomb Threat Was A Hoax
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Smithfield Police are investigating after a bomb threat involving Smithfield-Selma High School was posted on social media Tuesday night, but officers say the threat was a hoax.…
Camels Enter Top-25 Rankings For The First Time At No. 22
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – For the first time in program history, Campbell has climbed into the FCS Top-25 rankings. Campbell is officially ranked No. 22 in the Stats Perform FCS…
NC State Alumnus Establishes Full Scholarship For Undergraduate Students In Agriculture Majors
RALEIGH, N.C. – A $10 million gift from NC State alumnus David Peele will give students from eastern North Carolina the opportunity to attend NC State’s College of Agriculture and…
Campbell Downs NC A&T 42-14 To Open CAA Play
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – JJ Cowan totaled 185 yards and three touchdowns, leading Campbell over visiting North Carolina A&T 42-14 to open CAA play on Saturday at Barker-Lane Stadium. The…
South Johnston High School Nutrition Staff Earns Perfect Sanitation Rating
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – South Johnston High’s Nutrition Services staff is celebrating a 100 sanitation rating following the school’s first health inspection of the 2026-2027 school year. The perfect score reflects…
Four Oaks Middle School Launches New Technology Student Association Chapter
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – Four Oaks Middle School has launched its first Technology Student Association chapter, giving students a new opportunity to explore technology, engineering, design and leadership through hands-on…
Corinth Holders High Student, Teacher Recognized For Financial Literacy Work
WENDELL, N.C. – A Corinth Holders High School student and teacher have received statewide recognition for their involvement in a new financial literacy program launched by the N.C. Department of…
Johnston County Student Grows With Local Farm
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A Johnston County wildflower seed farm has become both a workplace and a classroom for University of Mount Olive senior Tyler Faircloth. Faircloth began working at Garrett…
81-Year-Old Driver Cited After Collision With Johnston County School Bus
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – No injuries were reported Tuesday morning after a passenger car crossed the center line and struck the side of a Johnston County school bus near Archer…
Rylie Key Receives $5,000 Scholarship
GARNER, N.C. – A Garner student has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Civic Foundation to help continue her education at Elon University. Rylie Key is one of 25…
