Schools
HB 605 Would Provide Threat Assessment Teams In NC Schools
RALEIGH – School districts and charter schools across North Carolina would have a new tool to keep their students safer thanks to legislation that passed the General Assembly. House Bill…
Clayton High Roof Repairs To Cost $792,000
CLAYTON – Repairs to old gymnasium roof and the replacement of the canopy at the main building at Clayton High School will cost $792,000. The Johnston County School Board approved…
Driver Charged In Crash Involving Activity Bus
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Johnston County man has been cited for driving left of center after his car collided with an activity bus. The two vehicle accident was reported Saturday…
Brian Jones Selected As JCPS 2023 Administrative Auxiliary Services Employee Of The Year
SMITHFIELD – Director of Enrollment and Information Systems, Brian A. Jones was selected as Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2023 Administrative Auxiliary Services Employee of the Year. Receiving multiple nominations…
JCPS Extends Mobile Classroom Unit Lease
Johnston County Public Schools will spend $437,280 to lease 72 mobile classroom units an additional year. The public school system currently utilizes 187 mobile units across the district due to…
School Activity Bus Involved In Collision
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Transylvania County Schools activity bus was involved in a collision with a passenger car while traveling through Johnston County. The accident was reported Saturday afternoon on…
UMO Hires Dr. Twyla Wells To Lead Advancement Program
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive has announced that Dr. Twyla Wells will head its Office of University Advancement. Wells will begin her role as Vice President for…
Holly Rector To Lead UMO Choral Program
MOUNT OLIVE – Holly Rector has been appointed as an Assistant Music Professor within the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Mount Olive. She will replace outgoing…
WCC Receives Corvette Engines
Wayne Community College has received new Corvette engines to use as student training aides. General Motors donated the two LT6 engines to the college’s GM Automotive Service Education Program. Students…
Board Of Education Considers Naming SSS Soccer Field In Honor Of Former Volunteer And Coach
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education is expected to name the Smithfield Selma High School Soccer Field in honor of former coach and volunteer Earl Marett. Known as…
JCPS Names Facilities And Construction Employee Of The Year
SMITHFIELD – Alex Gundler, Coordinator of Custodial Services, was named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) Facilities and Construction Employee of the Year. Gundler was nominated for the annual award by…
Board Of Education Approves Additional Principal Contracts, Transfers
The Johnston County Board of Education approved multiple contracts and transfers at the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy. The recommendations were approved June 13 by unanimous vote. Transfers Chenetra…
