Schools
Melissa Waring Named JCPS 2025 Media Specialist Employee Of The Year
SMITHFIELD – Corinth-Holders Elementary School’s (CHES) Melissa Waring has been named the Johnston County Public Schools 2025 Media Specialist Employee of the Year. Waring’s initiatives and fresh ideas have been…
JCPS Leadership Conference Moves Forward Into The 2025-2026 Academic Year
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) principals, assistant principals, and Central Office staff gathered at Corinth Holders High for the annual three-day Leadership Conference held July 15-17, 2025.…
Emily Sierra-Uriostegui Experiences Blossoming Internship At JC Raulston Arboretum
MOUNT OLIVE – As the summer sun rises over Raleigh, NC, University of Mount Olive (UMO) senior Emily Sierra-Uriostegui begins her day surrounded by vibrant blooms, lush greenery, and the…
Kathryn Farrior Named JCPS 2025 Employee Of The Year For Curriculum, Instruction, And Accountability
SMITHFIELD – Kathryn Farrior has been named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2025 Employee of the Year for Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability. Farrior is the Workforce Development Specialist for the…
School Board Split On Discrimination Policies
Separate policy banning Pride flags in classrooms adopted By The Smithfield Weekly Sun SMITHFIELD – With one member absent, the Johnston County Board of Education on Tuesday voted 3-3 on…
Melanie Lee Named JCPS 2025 Employee Of The Year For Administrative And Auxiliary Services
SMITHFIELD – Melanie Lee has been named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2025 Employee of the Year for Administrative and Auxiliary Services. As Administrative Assistant for the Assistant Superintendent of…
UMO’s Carolina Sound Performed For Jimmy Swaggart In One Of His Final Live Encounters
BATON ROUGE, LA – In what would become one of the final live music encounters for famed televangelist and gospel music icon Jimmy Swaggart, the University of Mount Olive’s premier…
Dr. David Pearce Sworn In As JCPS Superintendent
SMITHFIELD – Dr. David Pearce was sworn in as Superintendent for Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The ceremony was held at the Evander S. Simpson…
Harnett County Schools Announces New Administrative Appointments
HARNETT COUNTY – During the July Board of Education meeting, Harnett County Schools announced several key administrative appointments for the 2025-2026 school year. The Board approved the following central office…
Campbell University Welcomes President William M. Downs
BUIES CREEK – Dr. William M. Downs begins his term today (July 1) as Campbell’s sixth president in its 137-year history. Downs brings more than three decades of distinguished experience…
New Superintendent’s Employment Contract Released
4-Year Employment Contract Reveals Numerous Perks SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education has released the employment contract for Dr. David Pearce who will officially be sworn in on…
CCCC Announces Graduates
SANFORD – Central Carolina Community College’s recent Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies saluted 817 students — including 210 fall graduates — who received a total of 863 credentials. Four commencement…
