Schools

Johnston Community College Receives Grant To Support JoCo Robos
The NHRL 2023 College and University Robotics Grant Opportunity awarded $10,000 to the program. SMITHFIELD – The JoCo Robos team is getting a big financial boost thank to the Norwalk Havoc…

‘A Feeling Of Relief’: Former Campbell DE Selected In Pro Draft
By Donnell Coley Dunn Daily Record Campbell football’s all-time leader in tackles for loss is heading to the professional ranks. Former All-American defensive end Brevin Allen was among 80 players…

Harnett Schools To Look At Weapon Detectors
By Emily Weaver Dunn Daily Record HARNETT COUNTY – A fourth-grader brought a loaded gun to Erwin Elementary on Friday and students say he pointed it at the head of…

JCC Foundation Purchases New Freightliner Road Tractors For Truck Driver Training Program
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College purchased two Freightliner road tractors thanks to $443,000 in funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation’s Open Grants Program. “Golden LEAF is pleased to support the…

NC Senate Passes Parents’ Bill Of Rights
RALEIGH – Last week, the North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 49, the “Parents’ Bill of Rights.” The legislation affirms parental rights in education and creates a new benchmark for…

Student Arrested After Gun Is Located At Cleveland High School
A Cleveland High School student is facing charges after a handgun was found on campus. School administrators contract a Johnston County Sheriff’s Office school resource officer assigned to the Cleveland…

Johnston County Public Schools Named JCC’s Business And Industry Partner Of The Year
Award announced at annual Breakfast Before Business event SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is the 2022 Johnston Community College (JCC) Business and Industry Partner of the Year. JCC announced…

NC Superintendent Of Public Instruction To Speak At UMO
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive will host the annual Braswell Lecture on Thursday, February 16th, 2023, at 7PM in Southern Bank Auditorium. The guest speaker for the…

JCC Receives Grant To Support Culinary Arts Curriculum Program
The State Board of Community Colleges approved funding of high-cost programs at several colleges, including JCC SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College is receiving $310,260 from the North Carolina State Board of…

Melissa Hubbard Named Clayton High Principal
CLAYTON – Melissa Hubbard has been named Principal of Clayton High by Johnston County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy. Hubbard is in her 26th year working in education, and…

$2 Million Bid Awarded For North Johnston High Cafeteria Expansion
KENLY – The Johnston County Board of Education approved a $2,028,000 bid for the North Johnston High School cafeteria expansion and renovation project. The money will come from the 2018…

Wayne County School Board Names Interim Superintendent
GOLDSBORO – The Wayne County Board of Education has reached an agreement with Dr. Michael D. Priddy to serve as Interim Superintendent following the retirement of Dr. David A. Lewis, effective…








